Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that nature restoration is integrated alongside clean energy deployment as part of wider environmental and climate resilience objectives.

The Government recognises that restoring nature and tackling climate change are intrinsically linked. We remain committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 while also reversing nature loss, supported by existing legislation and policy frameworks.

Through the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan, we are delivering clean energy deployment alongside wider environmental objectives, including improved air quality and access to nature.

Moving forward, the Government intends to deliver the second annual statement on the state of climate and nature to Parliament this summer. Like last year's statement, it will provide an honest appraisal of the state of climate and nature in the UK alongside highlighting the action being taken to benefit people now, as well as future generations.