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Nutrients

Commons · Question 11128 · Tabled 24 Oct 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 1 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to meet the UK’s commitment under the Global Biodiversity Framework to reduce excess nutrients lost to the environment by at least half by 2030.

Answer

Answered by Mary Creagh, 1 Nov 2024

Policy in this area is a devolved matter. The UK Government recognises the need to go further on addressing nutrient pollution and supporting nature to recover. We have already committed to a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan which will s...