DEFRA

DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is a UK Government Department which aims to:

• tackle climate change internationally and through domestic action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and
• secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment.

DEFRA champions sustainable development, helping the Government as a whole to deliver economic, social and environmental sustainability. DEFRA is also the focal point for rural policy, supporting strong rural communities and ensuring that dispersed rural needs are reflected in social and place-based policies across Government.