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Work begins on Wales’s first Climate and Nature Action Plan

  • The Welsh Government has started work on Wales's first Climate and Nature Action Plan, which addresses climate change and nature loss together rather than as separate issues.
  • The Welsh Government is establishing a Climate and Nature Board, chaired by Cabinet Minister Llyr Gruffydd, to help shape the plan and hold delivery to account.
  • The plan sets a target of net zero by 2040 and substantive nature recovery by 2050.
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Statement from the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian

The Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, has issued the following statement in response to the recent incident at Gwaelod-y-garth.

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Welsh coastal projects to restore seas and strengthen communities

  • Seven projects across six local authority areas receive a share of £540,761
  • Funding supports oyster restoration, marine monitoring, harbour improvements and seafood trail development
  • Scheme delivered through Wales Council for Voluntary Action on behalf of Welsh Government
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More than £10m to restore nature across Wales as Minister sets out environmental and rural priorities

  • £10m to restore biodiversity, create jobs and strengthen community connections with the natural environment.
  • New Climate and Nature Plan to deliver net zero by 2040 and substantive nature recovery by 2050.
  • Active work underway to secure a multi-annual budget for the Sustainable Farming Scheme.