Key insights
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OEP warns time is largely gone to change the 2030 wildlife outcome: The OEP said important species continue to decline and the opportunity to effect further change ahead of the 2030 target has now largely passed.
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OEP links environmental performance to public hazard exposure: The OEP said people in England were at greater risk than before from environmental hazards such as floods and wildfires, citing increased flood-risk estimates, declining condition of risk-management assets, and increasing wildfire incidents.
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OEP chair argues nature supports economic growth: Glenys Stacey said nature is not a blocker to growth but enables, drives and protects economic growth.
Takeaways
The OEP said England is off track to meet most legally binding 2030 environmental targets, including biodiversity, while flood and wildfire risks are increasing.
Topics
World & Politics Policy & Regulation Climate & Environment Climate Change Wildlife Law & Public Safety Public Safety