Defra

ECIU's Matt Williams assesses the government's recent trees and peat action plans, and how they might fit into the government's wider net zero strategy

Defra unveils sweeping package of biodiversity and habitat policies, designed to halt species decline and trigger £500m tree planting programme

Political and business leaders are prioritising action on nature like never before, but can this sudden uptick in engagement be translated into tangible progress?

Fresh tree and peatland action plans expected from Defra tomorrow, as Royal Family announces tree planting project to mark Queen's 70th Jubilee

Veteran politician to become under secretary of state for Defra for the second time

Government confirms higher charge on single-use carrier bags will come into force later this month, covering all businesses in England

Detailed analysis of more than 100 EU exit statutory instruments laid by Defra prompts campaigners to warn of 'significant governance gaps in the application, interpretation and enforcement of environmental law' post-Brexit

Plans to make manufacturers pay full costs of recycling their packaging and develop consistent household collections nationwide unveiled

ClientEarth urges government to overhaul Clean Air Strategy as figures show UK is still off track for meeting a raft of legal targets

Sustainable Farming Incentive trial to kick off later in 2021, as Defra develops new environmentally-focused approach for supporting farmers now the UK has left the EU