Action call to tackle Wales' 'frightening' nature loss

CALLS for urgent action to tackle the “frightening reality” of nature loss in Wales have been made, with legally binding biodiversity targets four years away.

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Llŷr Gruffydd, who chairs the Senedd's climate change committee, criticised the pace of change with biodiversity targets “unlikely to be in place much before 2029”.

He warned: “That will be eight years after the Welsh Government first committed to setting those targets and just one year... before the global 2030 targets need to be met.”

Leading a debate, the Plaid Cymru politician said it is difficult to reconcile the time frame with Welsh Government claims that addressing nature loss is a priority.

The committee's inquiry heard Wales is “nowhere near” the key international “30 by 30" target of protecting 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030.