The Government’s 25 Year Plan for the Environment

Contents

Terms of reference

Summary

1 Introduction

The Origins of the 25-Year Plan

Our Inquiries

2 Ambition and Delivery

Ambition

Leaving the European Union

Delivery

3 Targets

SMART Targets

Legally Binding Targets

Line of Sight

Progress Reporting

4 Governance

A New Oversight Body

Enforcement Powers

Other Governance Functions

Scope and Application

Geographic Coverage and Devolution

Common Frameworks

Timing

Cross Departmental Buy-In

5 Principles

Interpretation

Application

6 Funding

European Union Funding

Urban Funding

Private Investment

Net Gain

Natural Capital

Conclusions and recommendations

Formal minutes

Witnesses

Published written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament




Published: 24 July 2018