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Cabinet Secretary For Climate Change
The Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change () is a member of the Cabinet in the Welsh Government. The current officeholder is Huw Irranca-Davies since March 2024. Ministers Responsibilities The post's responsibilities are: * Climate change, natural resources and energy responsibilities ** Marine and freshwater planning, biodiversity, conservation and licensing ** Ensuring land policy is used optimally and most versatile, advise on the restoration of mineral sites, Agricultural Land Classification and implementing EIA (Agriculture) Regulations ** Energy policy, which includes small and medium-scale energy production, domestic energy and energy efficiency ** Renewable energy in Wales ** Climate change, addressed with carbon budgets and emission reduction targets ** Natural resources management, including oversight and implementation of the Environment (Wales) Act, as well as overseeing Natural Resources Wales ** Cross-cutting mitigation and adaption measures relating to cli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huw Irranca-Davies
Ifor Huw Irranca-Davies (né Davies; born 22 January 1963) is a Welsh Labour and Co-operative politician, who has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Ogmore since 2016. He was previously the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ogmore from 2002 to 2016. Having served as Parliamentary Private Secretary in the Northern Ireland Office, the Department for Work and Pensions, and the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, he became an Assistant Whip in May 2006. On 29 June 2007, he was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales, before being promoted to the role of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Irranca-Davies resigned his seat in parliament in March 2016 to stand to represent the constituency in the Senedd, winning the seat in the elections held in May 2016. He was appointed as Minister for Children and Social Care in the Welsh Government on 3 November 2017. Early life Irranca-Davies was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biodiversity Of Wales
The biodiversity of Wales (Welsh: ''Bioamrywiaeth Cymru'') is the wide variety of ecosystems, living organisms, and the genetic makeups found in Wales. Wales is a predominantly mountainous peninsula located between England and the Irish Sea, covering 8,023 square miles. It has terrestrial habitats and many protected areas rich in biodiversity, including three national parks and five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The national parks being: Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire Coast, and Brecon Beacons, and the AONBs of: Anglesey, the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley, Gower Peninsula, Llŷn Peninsula, and Wye Valley (partially in England). Wales also has many locations categorised as Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area and local nature reserve. There are many zoos and gardens, including the National Botanic Garden of Wales. On the coast, a great diversity of species such as seals, dolphins, sharks, jellyfish, crabs and lobst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Parks Of Wales
The national parks of Wales ( cy, parciau cenedlaethol Cymru) are managed areas of outstanding landscape in Wales, United Kingdom where some forms of development are restricted to preserve the landscape and natural environment. Together, they cover 20% of the land surface of Wales and have a resident population of over 80,000 people. Each National Park Authority is a free-standing body within the local government framework. At present, Wales has three national parks: Snowdonia, created in 1951, Pembrokeshire Coast (1952) and Brecon Beacons National Park (1957), and five areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), which together form the Protected areas of Wales. One of the AONBs, the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley has been proposed to be Wales' fourth national park. The three National Park Authorities work in partnership as 'National Parks Wales' (NPW) which promotes their purposes and interests. NPW identifies issues of joint interest and a way of agreeing outputs. Information ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deposit Return Scheme
A deposit-refund system (DRS), also known as deposit-return system, advance deposit fee or deposit-return scheme, is a surcharge on a product when purchased and a rebate when it is returned. A well-known example is when container deposit legislation mandates that a refund is given when reusable packaging is returned. Deposit-refund system are a market-based instrument to address externalities. A DRS is similar to a pigovian tax, with the key difference that a DRS system refunds the fee after the product is returned. This provides an incentive to consumers to properly dispose a product. While most commonly used with beverage containers it can be used on other materials including liquid and gaseous wastes. Deposit-refund systems are used on products such as batteries, tyres, automotive oil, consumer electronics and shipping pallets. There are three potential advantages of a DRS: it reduces illegal dumping by giving a financial incentive, it makes monitoring and enforcement easier, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Forest For Wales
The National Forest for Wales ( cy, Coedwig Genedlaethol i Gymru) is a long-term forestation programme by the Welsh Government, aiming to form a network of woodland throughout Wales. Background Currently only around 15% of Wales is woodlands covering , with forestation (new woodland plantings) efforts in Wales reaching their lowest level since the 1970s, with annual woodland creation not exceeding since 1975. In 2020, only of woodland was planted. Advantages of a wide-spread forestation programme allows for the increase in tree coverage, which acts as a carbon sink helping to address climate change. The new or expanded forests can also support biodiversity, and as a habitat for endangered flora and fauna, such as red squirrels and the spreading bellflower. Woodlands may have a tourism potential, however to accommodate tourism, woodlands would require infrastructure to accommodate visitors, which may impact the conservation efforts of the woodlands. More woodland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forestry In Wales
Forestry in Wales refers to the practice of planting, managing, and caring for forests in Wales. History The development of afforestation and the production and supply of timber in Wales come under Natural Resources Wales, as set out in the Forestry Act 1967. In 2013 Natural Resources Wales took over responsibility for Forestry in Wales, In 2020, the Welsh Government launched a long-term re-forestation plan known as the National Forest for Wales. Management Natural Resources Wales is a Welsh Government sponsored body, for the management of all the natural resources of Wales. It was formed from a merger of the Countryside Council for Wales, Environment Agency Wales, and the Forestry Commission Wales Natural Resources Wales ( cy, Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru) is a Welsh Government sponsored body, which became operational from 1 April 2013, when it took over the management of the natural resources of Wales. It was formed from a merger of the Coun ..., and also assumes some oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water In Wales
Public water supply and sanitation in England and Wales has been characterised by universal access and generally good service quality. Salient features of the sector in the United Kingdom compared to other developed countries is the full privatisation of service provision and the pioneering of independent economic regulation in the sector in Europe. There has been a substantial increase in real tariffs between 1989 and 2005, whilst independent assessments place the cost of water provision in the UK as higher than most major countries in the EU. The government body responsible for water regulation, together with the water companies, have claimed improvements in service quality during the same period. Water resources and uses On average, only about 10 percent of freshwater resources in England and Wales are abstracted. Water companies abstract almost half of this amount. The remainder is used for cooling power plants, other industries, fish farming and other uses. Water compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coal Tips In Wales
There are just over 2,500 coal spoil tips in Wales, with a large number classed as "high risk", following recent landslides in the South Wales Valleys. A taskforce was set up by the Welsh Government, Welsh and UK Government, UK governments to investigate the issue, with the Coal Authority conducting inspections. Funding for ensuring the safety of the coal tips had become a source of dispute between the UK and Welsh governments as coal tip safety is Welsh devolution, devolved to Wales. The UK Government states no additional funding would be provided on a devolved matter. However, Welsh politicians argue coal tips pre-date devolution and therefore the UK Government should contribute. It is estimated to cost between £500 million and £600 million over 10–15 years to fully address the issue. In late 2024, the UK Government committed £25 million for 2025–26 towards coal tip safety, and together with Welsh Government commitments comprise £100 million in funding allocated to coal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natural Resources Wales
Natural Resources Wales ( cy, Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru) is a Welsh Government sponsored body, which became operational from 1 April 2013, when it took over the management of the natural resources of Wales. It was formed from a merger of the Countryside Council for Wales, Environment Agency Wales, and the Forestry Commission Wales, and also assumed some other roles formerly performed by the Welsh Government. Roles and responsibilities Purpose NRW's purpose is to "pursue sustainable management of natural resources” and “apply the principles of sustainable management of natural resources” as stated in the Environment (Wales) Act 2016. Remit NRW receives a Remit Letter at the start of each financial year setting out what the Welsh Government wants it to achieve during that year. Its main responsibilities are: * Adviser: principal adviser to Welsh Government, and adviser to industry and the wider public and voluntary sector, and communicator about issues relating to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Environment (Wales) Act 2016
The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3) ( cy, Deddf yr Amgylchedd (Cymru) 2016) is an Act of the National Assembly for Wales that was given royal assent on 21 March 2016. It put into place the necessary legislation to enable the planning and management of the natural resources of Wales in a more sustainable, pro-active and joined-up way than was previously possible. Parts The Act has seven main parts: *Part 1: Sustainable management of natural resources *Part 2: Climate change *Part 3: Charges for carrier bags *Part 4: Collection and disposal of waste *Part 5: Fisheries for shellfish *Part 6: Marine licensing *Part 7: Flood & coastal erosion committee Part 1 Sustainable management of natural resources Part 1 of the Act lays out the approach to be taken by Wales in planning for and managing its natural capital assets and its resources at both a national and a local level in line with the statutory 'principles of sustainable management of natural resources', as defined within the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natural Resources Of Wales
The natural resources of Wales have contributed substantially to the economic wealth of the United Kingdom from pre-Roman times to the present. Wales has a complex and varied geology with a wealth of natural minerals. Although Wales has been strongly associated with the coal industry, it has also been the world's leading supplier of slate and of copper at different times. The country lies along the western side of Great Britain and is buffeted by the prevailing South-Westerly trade winds which bring year round rain and wind but also maintain an equable temperate climate. The combination of climate and physical geography and geology have given rise to many different types of landscape and biomes rich in species variety. Water With its mountainous terrain and ample rainfall, water is one of Wales' most abundant resources. The country has many man-made reservoirs and exports water to England as well as generating power through hydroelectric schemes. The largest group of reservoir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Climate Change In Wales
Various environmental issues are facing Wales, including climate change, pollution and ecosystem loss, and the various policies to address them. Carbon emissions Sources * Energy supply is the largest source * 14% agriculture, including the contribution of 8.9 million sheep and 414,000 cows * Cars alone are responsible for 60% of the transport emission. A move to hybrid and electric may reduce emissions. * Iron and steel industries in Wales contribute 60% of business emissions Trends Emissions are reducing in Wales. After 2016, shutting the last coal-fired power station in Wales contributed "toward half" of the fall in emissions in 2016. Over the last 30 years, there has been a 31% cut in emissions. The goal for 2030 is to have reached a 63% reduction, and by 2050 to reach net-zero carbon emission. These aims are a significant challenge. Welsh Government Targets 2021–2025: average 37% reduction 2026–2030: average 58% reduction 2030: 63% reduction 2040: 89% 2050 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
