Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Comprises the first Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) for Northern Ireland, based around six strategic objectives for improving the quality of the environment: excellent air, water and land quality; a healthy and accessible environment and landscapes everyone can connect with and enjoy; thriving, resilient and connected nature and wildlife; sustainable production and consumption on land and at sea; zero waste and a highly developed circular economy; and net zero greenhouse gas emissions and improved climate resilience and adaptability.
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
- Planning and development
- Environmental planning/land
Publisher History
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is one of nine Northern Ireland departments, which has responsibility for food, farming, environmental, fisheries, forestry and sustainability policy and the development of the rural sector in Northern Ireland. Previously known as the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.