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As part of its net zero plans, the EU is changing how it handles imports from carbon-intensive industries. The changes will initially apply to som...
The Infrastructure (Wales) Bill has reached Stage 3 of the Senedd’s legislative process. The Bill establishes a new process, known as an ‘Infrastr...
Farmers across Wales have been protesting against the Welsh Government’s proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). This article answers some FAQs...
Vape use is on the up, and governments across the UK want to do something about it. Whilst it’s illegal to sell vapes to under 18s in the UK, the n...
On 19 January, Tata Steel announced it will start formal consultation on up to 2,800 job losses in its UK operations. As a major employer and the l...
This guest article explains why people in Wales should care about their peatlands, the measures being taken to protect them, and the challenges and...
The Infrastructure (Wales) Bill reforms how infrastructure is consented in Wales. It establishes a new process, known as an ‘Infrastructure Consent...
The UK nations have been developing new domestic environmental governance systems since the UK left the EU. Newly established environmental watchd...
The Infrastructure (Wales) Bill reforms how infrastructure is consented in Wales by establishing a unified process, known as an infrastructure cons...
Following the outcome of the EU referendum, environmental groups, like Greener UK, raised concerns about gaps in environmental governance arising f...
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill has now reached Stage 3 of the legislative process. Stage 2 of the Bill’s scrutiny (the...
Over 245,000 properties in Wales are currently at risk of flooding. Events in early 2020 emphasised the devastating impact flooding can have on com...
In 2021 the Senedd declared a ‘nature emergency’. This was in recognition of human induced declines in biodiversity. The 2023 State of Nature Repor...
This research briefing provides an overview of flooding and coastal erosion in Wales. It sets out the legislative and policy context, examines the...
The UK has agreed to join a trade bloc of 11 states, called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”)....
A collection of research briefs provided to the Petitions Committee to inform their consideration of each petition.
The Senedd’s Environment Committee has today called on Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and the Welsh Government to accelerate measures to tackle pollution in...
Clearer leadership is needed from the Welsh Government to prevent drowning deaths in Wales, according to a Senedd report.
A Senedd report outlines the steps that the Welsh Government and water companies must urgently take to reduce pollution.
The Climate Change Committee has called out the Welsh Government's inaction to improve the electric vehicle charging network in Wales.
Llyr Gruffydd MS, looks at the positives and negatives after his time in COP26.
Presently, councils in Wales charge schools to collect recyclable waste. With limited annual funding this is a cost that schools find difficult to...
Environmental Awareness and action as part of the educational framework in Wales would be relevant to the Wellbeing Act and Wales Education Agenda....
It has been announced that due to COVID-19, an applicant for a large incinerator intends to hold a "remote" planning consultation. Under Developmen...
Our natural world has never faced so many man made challenges and threats. The creation of a Welsh Natural History GCSE is now needed more than eve...
www.senedd.wales Welsh Parliament Senedd Research Environmental governance in the UK Research Briefing November 2023 The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents...
www.senedd.wales Welsh Parliament Senedd Research Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill Stage 2 amendments November 2023 The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected...
www.senedd.wales Welsh Parliament Senedd Research Biodiversity Research Briefing November 2023 The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wale...
www.senedd.wales Welsh Parliament Senedd Research Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill Summary of provisions March 2023 The Welsh Parliament is the democratically electe...