Only 20 Defra Staff Working on Climate Adaptation Amid UK Droughts and Wildfires

An exclusive report reveals that only 20 out of 6,600 staff in the UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are working on climate adaptation. This raises concerns that England is 'desperately unprepared' for the effects of the climate crisis, including water shortages and heatwaves.

12 Aug, 09:36 — 12 Aug, 09:36

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Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires

Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves UK heatwave live – latest updates Just 20 staff are working on climate adaptation within a key government department tasked with protecting the environment and maintaining food security, a freedom of information request has revealed. The officials make up 0.3% of staff within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Continue reading...

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Only 20 Defra Staff Working on Climate Adaptation Amid UK Droughts and Wildfires

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