DEFRA
DEFRA
The UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) protects the natural environment, supports food and farming industries, and sustains rural communities. Its core mission is to improve air and water quality, enhance biodiversity, and build resilience against climate change and flooding for future generations.
Core Responsibilities:
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Environment Protection: Cleaning up rivers, lakes, and seas, improving air purity, and managing waste through a circular economy roadmap.
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Food and Farming: Supporting farmers and food producers to boost national food security and sustainable food chains.
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Nature and Biodiversity: Ensuring nature recovery, protecting wildlife, and managing national parks and forestry.
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Risk Management: Improving national resilience to flooding, and protecting animal and plant health from diseases.
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Rural Affairs: Sustaining thriving and robust rural economies.