DEPARTMENT FOR
ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (137/07) issued by
The Government News Network on 17 May 2007
Environment
Secretary David Miliband today highlighted environmental
achievements and challenges for the Department for Environment,
Food & Rural Affairs in his Department's Annual Report.
Mr Miliband said: "2007 is a critical year for the
environment if we are to mobilise action among individuals,
business and governments across the world. I believe Defra is well
placed to play a leading role in addressing one of most daunting
challenges facing the planet.
"Over the past year, we have made major progress towards
aligning Defra policies towards the mitigation of climate change
and the protection of natural resources.
"The Climate Change Bill is the world's first
legislative framework to manage the transition to a low carbon
economy. The Energy Review, the next phase of the European Union
Emissions Trading Scheme, and the decisions from the European
Council will help to drive the changes in our energy system
required to meet our obligations. The forthcoming Waste Strategy
will continue our progress in reducing, recycling and recovering waste."
David Miliband also highlights the Marine Bill White Paper and
the funding for the Rural Development Programme for England as key achievements.
He added: "The task of making accurate payments to farmers
under the Single Payment Scheme remains a departmental priority."
Defra's Departmental Report 2007 is available online at http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/deprep/2007/index.htm
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