AN ORGANISATION dedicated to preserving wildlife and ecology across Wales has welcomed the approval of a series of new measures aimed at protecting the country’s environment.
Earlier this week AMs voted to approve the Environment (Wales) Act, which requires income from carrier bags to be used to protect the environment and places new obligations on local authorities to maintain and improve biodiversity.
Chief executive of Wildlife Trusts Wales Rachel Sharp welcomed the news.
“We congratulate and thank the Welsh Government and Assembly Members for passing the new Environment (Wales) Act which will move Wales towards being a sustainable nation.
“Working collectively with partners within Wales Environment Link has proved effective in shaping this legislation for the Welsh people and the environment,” she said.
“Wildlife Trusts Wales is very proud to have been a part of this process.
“For our part, the Wildlife Trusts in Wales will actively promote the links between nature and the welfare and livelihoods of future generations.”
The bill also includes a commitment to reduce Wales’ greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80 per cent by 2050 and new measures to protect the marine environment.
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