What we’re doing in Wales

Climate action begins at home – and together with delivery partners, the Welsh Government is making it easier for every household to contribute towards Wales becoming a zero-waste nation. That means reducing what we buy new, reusing and repairing what we can, and recycling the rest.

In Wales, we’ve led the way with policies to protect the environment. We’ve taken steps to eliminate single-use plastics, banned the sale of disposable or single-use vapes, and brought in a national workplace recycling law.

We’re also supporting community efforts to make goods last longer, such as repair cafes, reuse charities and libraries of things.

We all need to get from A to B, whether we’re picking up the children, heading to work, or visiting friends. The UK Government, the Welsh Government and our delivery partners are working to make sustainable travel easier for everyone, with better, more reliable public transport and safer walking and cycling routes.

That means less congestion, more exercise, cleaner air, and healthier places to live.

Wales’ industrial heritage may be based on coal, but our future is in clean renewable energy. There are many benefits – greater energy security through less reliance on imported energy, green jobs, cheaper bills and more.

Phasing out fossil fuels is a vital part of this. But we also need to lower our energy demands through better-insulated buildings and energy-efficient technologies.

By making the most of wind, hydro and solar energy, we can build the infrastructure that will power our homes and lives for decades to come.

Our food choices have a big impact on the environment and on our wellbeing.

This comes down to many different factors: how and where the food is produced and packaged, whether or not it’s in season, how much of it goes uneaten, and what happens to the waste.

By acting to reduce food waste, not only can we reduce harmful carbon emissions, but also help you save money and eat more healthily.

Wales is a green and beautiful country. Nature is part of who we are: the coasts, the mountains, our wildlife, and our agricultural land. But it’s under pressure.

We’re stepping up our efforts to live in greater harmony with nature, protecting it for future generations. If we can do this, nature will help protect us – from floods, from overheating, and even from food insecurity – and will help soak up more carbon from the atmosphere.