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£10m boost for Welsh nature projects

Thirteen projects across Wales have secured more than £10m to protect nature across land and sea.

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Record funding for safety works at more than 130 coal tip sites across Wales

Close to £34m of investment to deliver safety works at more than 130 coal tip sites throughout Wales represents the largest safety programme to date.

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Record funding for flood protection to benefit over 4,600 homes and businesses

Wales will see its highest ever investment in flood protection this year, with £77 million allocated to protect communities across the country.

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River Revival: Deputy First Minister dives into Upper Wye Restoration Project

Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies visited the Upper Wye Catchment Restoration Project which aims to rejuvenate the river’s upper catchment area, home to several important species like Atlantic salmon, otters, shad, white-clawed crayfish, and water crowfoot.

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Top tier Eco-School helping to improve nature’s chance to thrive

A school in Ceredigion has been recognised by the Deputy First Minister for the action it’s taking to tackle the nature and climate emergencies.

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Deputy First Minister sees "remarkable progress" in Cwmtillery

Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, has re-visited Cwmtillery to meet with residents and review progress since the significant landslip at a disused coal tip that occurred during Storm Bert in November 2024.

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World is your Oyster for native Pembrokeshire Oysters.

The Rudder’s Boatyard pontoon in Milford haven is the site for a native oyster hotel   - which aims to reverse the decline in native oyster population.

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Wales saves £1m by mending not spending

Volunteer-run repair cafes are helping people, nature and our climate by fixing over 21,000 items for free, saving money and reducing waste. It has reached an extraordinary milestone saving people over £1m in free repairs.

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Have your say on Wales’ new timber strategy

With global demand for timber set to quadruple by 2050, how can Wales benefit from expected growth while future proofing its forests?

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Nine ways in which £150m has been used to restore nature this Senedd term

With one in six species at risk of extinction in Wales, it has never been more important to restore and strengthen people’s connection to nature.

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More than £20m to help universities tackle climate change. Loan funding will help universities reach low carbon ambitions

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vikki Howells, visited Cardiff University to see how a £12.2m investment is accelerating their progress towards carbon reduction.