We welcome the Government’s announcement of a ‘State of Nature’ target on species abundance for 2030. This goes some way in providing a legal mechanism to achieve nature goals, but for this to translate into urgent, transformative action, the target must capture other aspects of biodiversity and include interim targets.

We welcome the Government’s announcement of a ‘State of Nature’ target on species abundance for 2030. This goes some way in providing a legal mechanism to achieve nature goals, but for this to translate into urgent, transformative action, the target must capture other aspects of biodiversity and include interim targets. Type: conclusion | Number: 5 | Paragraph: 60 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Government recognises the importance of investing in green skills and job opportunities as part of a green recovery from coronavirus, and we know that having the right skills on the ground is crucial to delivering our environmental goals. We are working with the sector to understand skills and c