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Nature Estate Cymru launches to protect Wales' land and climate
Wales' major landowners are uniting for the first time to tackle the climate and nature emergencies, with the new group set up to drive tree planting and meet targets to protect 30% of land for nature by 2030.
Wales launches the Llwybr Coedwig Cymru Trail - the first 80km stretch of the National Forest for Wales
The Welsh Government has today launched the first section of a new 80km forest trail - a significant milestone for the National Forest for Wales.
Record £85m flood investment announced as Deputy First Minister visits Cardiff coastal defence scheme
The Welsh Government has announced a record-breaking £85m investment in flood and coastal erosion risk management for this year - the highest annual allocation ever delivered in Wales.
Wales strengthens environmental protections as landmark Bill passes Senedd
Wales has taken another huge step forward in tackling the nature and climate emergencies after the Senedd passed landmark environmental legislation.
Cameras rolled out and higher fines considered in fly-tipping crackdown
Funding for new surveillance cameras and a review into fixed penalties for fly-tipping are part of a tougher stance being taken by the Welsh Government to tackle illegal dumping.
** Reissuing with Pictures** Cleaner rivers, stronger regulation, better accountability: Wales charts new course for water governance
“It is time for a fundamental reset - to rebuild trust - that work begins now.” - Deputy First Minister.
Cleaner rivers, stronger regulation, better accountability: Wales charts new course for water governance
“It is time for a fundamental reset - to rebuild trust - that work begins now.” - Deputy First Minister.
Repair Cafe Wales saves over one million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions
The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, launches Fix it February at a pop-up repair café in Cardiff.
New stats show another increase in recycling in Wales
Recycling has increased again as Wales continues its journey towards being a zero-waste nation.
Water summit actions flow towards healthier rivers
“Let’s continue this work together for the benefit of our rivers, our communities and our future” – Deputy First Minister
First finding of yellow-legged hornet in Wales
A dead nest of the yellow-legged hornet has been found near Wrexham, in the first confirmed discovery of the insect in Wales.
£80m to fund work on hundreds of coal tips across Wales
A new multiyear grant scheme will enable vital maintenance works on over 400 former coal tip sites across Wales thanks to over £80 million of funding.