Our air, land, water, wildlife, plants and soil - our ‘natural resources’ - provide us with our basic needs, including food, energy, health and enjoyment.

When cared for in the right way, they can help us to reduce flooding, improve air quality and supply materials for construction. They also provide a home for some rare and beautiful wildlife and iconic landscapes we can enjoy and which boost the economy via tourism.

A healthy environment helps sustain people and our economy. We need to care for our natural resources in a joined up way that provides multiple benefits for people and nature, now and into the future. We’re all in this together; from Government to public sector to businesses to individuals - we all need to play our part.

We need to plan and prepare for the challenges ahead - whether these are global economic crises or climate change. We know that when our environment is working at its best, society as a whole thrives.