Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 16
16
Paragraph: 85
The efficient management of data relevant to assessing levels of biodiversity is made difficult due...
Conclusion
The efficient management of data relevant to assessing levels of biodiversity is made difficult due to the sheer variety of data systems used to monitor UK biodiversity.
Paragraph Reference:
85
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Environment Bill once it comes into force and legally binding targets are established. In the interim, we will continue to monitor progress in achieving 25 Year Environment towards, which would include policies and programmes such as Local Nature Recovery Strategies and Environmental Land Management schemes. Longer-term statutory reporting will be guided by the requirements for Environmental Improvement Plans through the Bill. The Outcome Indicator Framework incorporates the breadth of best available technical expertise across the Defra group and beyond. The department plans to report on over 40 indicators in the 2021 update. The development of indicators requires innovative and entirely new scientific research and development in complex areas. The department is aiming to finalise all 66 indicators by 2024, however, adequate lead-in times are required to ensure sufficient high-quality data are available for transparent and robust analysis.