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"The challenge is daunting, but it is not unsurmountable. The trajectory we are on can be changed. But that window of opportunity is closing fast" - Dame Glenys Stacey, OEP Chair, at the launch of our EIP progress report last week. Full speech 👉 rb.gy/2tbt57

We have welcomed improvements to the latest Fisheries Management Plans, but think there are still things that could be improved - read our latest consultation response here rb.gy/gq3zca

We have responded to Defra's interim statement on its rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). Much of our advice has been taken into account, but actions, to ensure a revised EIP leads to effective & urgent change, is needed. Read more bit.ly/42CFDzL

OEP Principal Environmental Analyst Darren Watson has written a blog for Office for Statistics Regulation on how we apply its Code of Practice and its key values of Trustworthiness, Quality and Value. Read it here 👉 rb.gy/wdfo9s

The CG Fry Case on Habs Regs is being heard now at the Supreme Court - read the submissions for our written intervention here 👉rb.gy/s72dqq

Our Chair Dame Glenys Stacey and CEO Natalie Prosser will be appearing before the Environmental Audit Committee this afternoon to discuss our work. You can follow on Parliament Live

We've published a report on a key law designed to put the environment at the heart of government. We found the Environmental Principles Policy Statement is being supported by government but more needs to be done for it to help hit environment targets. 👉bit.ly/3QzNabs

Our Chair Dame Glenys Stacey spoke at a Westminster Forum event today on 'Aligning policy and practice for environmental improvement'. You can read her speech here 👉rb.gy/0geecg

We have launched an investigation into possible failures by Defra and the Environment Agency to comply with the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations, one of the key laws in place to protect and improve water quality. See our statement here rb.gy/9o5a8i

We welcome the decision handed down today in the appeal of the Pickering Fishery Association case - read our full statement here - rb.gy/10b9yq

'Urgent action must be taken to better protect and restore Northern Ireland’s most precious places for nature' - read our report on the implementation of laws for protected sites in NI here 👉rb.gy/zztw9s

"Progress is being made. But much more is needed." Our Chair Dame Glenys Stacey speaking at the NI Environment Forum earlier today. Her full speech can be read here 👉 rb.gy/ob23yo

The OEP has today written to the Government with advice on how its proposed planning reforms can be strengthened to ensure they achieve ‘win win’ outcomes for development and nature – read our letter here 👉bit.ly/4k1eqfQ

We have welcomed the proposed Land Use Framework (LUF) consultation and the prospect of a more coherent approach to land use policy and spatial prioritisation. Read our response here 👉surl.li/rilbhr

Dame Glenys Stacey has announced she will be standing down from her role as Chair of the OEP when her term ends in January. Read her statement here 👉bit.ly/3EOLGrP

We have welcomed the design and ambition of the proposed Marine Recovery Fund, while identifying ways it could be strengthened to deal with a number of environmental risks. Read our consultation response 👉bit.ly/4ki4I8T

Our Chair Dame Glenys Stacey gave a brief address at the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP)’s Spring Reception, talking about our advice on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. You can read it here 👉bit.ly/4jgLJdM

We have sent our submission to the Panel Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland. Read what we said👉bit.ly/4jpzWdb

A team - including our Chair and Chief Exec - are appearing before the AERA Committee this morning to talk about our recent reports. NI Assembly AERA Committee Watch here live from 10am: niassembly.tv/live-stream-1/

Today we have written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir with advice on his department’s proposals to adopt new Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) Regulations. Read our advice here 👉 bit.ly/3SBTm3V