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Strategic priorities

• Climate change and energy
• Sustainable consumption & production
• Protecting the countryside & natural resource protection
• Sustainable rural communities
• A sustainable farming and food sector including animal health and welfare

Strategic priorities

Following the publication of the new cross government priorities for the period from April 2008 until March 2011 in the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) in October 2007i Defra leads on two cross-government Public Service Agreements (PSA’s) in the new CSR period; one on Climate Change and the other on the natural Environment. These are to:

• secure a healthy natural environment for today and the future
• lead the global effort to avoid dangerous climate change

Our delivery network is essential in helping to us to meet these targets.

Defra also has eight Departmental Strategic Objectives which describe everything we do, and which will be used to manage performance. These are:

• Climate change tackled internationally and through domestic action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• A healthy, resilient, productive & diverse natural environment
• Sustainable patterns of consumption and production
• Economy and society resilient to environmental risk and adapted to the impacts of climate change
• A thriving farming and food sector, with an improving net environmental impact
• Championing Sustainable Development across government, across the UK, and internationally
• Strong rural communities
• A respected department delivering efficient and high quality services and outcomes

A significant part of Defra’s  work in many of these areas is concerned with preparedness for emergencies and contingencies .

The information contained in these pages is correct to the best of our knowledge and will be updated at regular intervals. If you find any information is incorrect or needs updating, please contact drt@defra.gsi.gov.uk.

Page last modified: 28 November 2007
Page published: August 2007

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