Defra revamps Natural Capital Committee, as WWF calls for system of nature stress tests

James Murray
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New committee members to advise government on imminent 25 year environment plan

The government has today announced a revamp of its Natural Capital Committee (NCC) with the appointment of six new members, alongside chair Professor Dieter Helm. Defra confirmed the committee will...

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