We’ve launched a consultation on the draft Environmental Principles and Integrating Environmental Protection Statement.
The Statement is a requirement within the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) Act 2026.
Welsh Government Climate Change
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Welsh Government Climate Change
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Official @WelshGovernment channel for tackling climate change ♻️🍃
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Joined November 2010
- Wales's young climate champions have been announced 🏆 Seagrass restoration, solar roofs, zero-waste schools, river protection - Wales's pupils are leading the way. "The future is in very good hands." @LlyrGruffydd #ClimateChallengeCymru @WG_Education
- Welsh Government Climate Change reposted
🌍From Welsh coastlines to global impact! 🌿North-Wales based PlantSea is tackling plastic pollution with biodegradable, seaweed‑based alternatives, backed by our #SMARTFIS support. 🌟Turning ocean-friendly innovation into a scalable solution! Read more👇 ow.ly/GheN50Z9Otp
- Earlier today, our Minister, Llyr Gruffydd answered his first Oral Questions as Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability. We caught up with him afterwards to find out how it went.
00:00Watch the session here: senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip/7… - Welsh Government Climate Change reposted
Today sees @WelshGovernment Minister @LlyrGruffydd welcoming UK delegates to an important peatland conference at Swansea. More... naturalresources.wales/about-us/news-… @IUCNpeat @WGClimateChange @WelshGovernment @SwanseaUni @LifeQuakingBogs @LIFEprogramme #PeatConf26 #PeatlandsUnderPressure
- Today’s World Environment Day! 🌎 Llyr Gruffydd has been meeting with environmental groups to talk about the big challenges facing Wales and the bold action needed to tackle them at pace. #WorldEnvironmentDay
00:00 - New Minister, new direction. Introducing the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, Llyr Gruffydd.
00:00 - Our social media accounts must operate differently as we approach the Senedd Election on 7 May. Election rules mean there are limits on what we can post and respond to from our social media channels in the period before the election.
- We’re re-advertising for a Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) to deliver a Welsh Deposit Return Scheme. The application process is now open and closes on Tuesday 2 June 2026. Apply here:
- Help stop yellow-legged hornets from spreading by learning to identify them. If you see one, report it by using this online form or the free Asian Hornet Watch app for Apple devices or Android devices. nonnativespecies.org/non-native-spe… risc.brc.ac.uk/alert.php?spec…
- Mair Gwynant and Sarah Albon are being welcomed to the Natural Resources Wales Board today. Mair takes on the role of Chair of the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee, and Sarah joins as Board Member, both appointed by the Deputy First Minister. @NatResWales
- Great news for swimmers in Wales! 🏊 The national bathing season is being extended by two weeks, starting from 1 May 2026. Following public support for a longer season, this earlier start reflects the growing popularity of outdoor swimming. 🌊
00:00 - Two new bathing water sites are being designated in Wales – Fontygary Bay, Rhoose on the coast, and Swing Bridge, Llandeilo inland. Wales now enters the 2026 season with 114 designated bathing water sites, from world-class beaches to lakes and rivers across the country.
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