Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, has launched a 10-point Corporate Plan, setting a strategic direction for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) for 2025-2027.
One of the 10 key pledges is the promise to improve water quality in the region, including implementation of the Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan. In addition, the department has pledged to improve environmental governance as well as deliver a new nature recovery strategy.
The aim of the plan is to help the department travel a path towards a just transition to net zero, whilst also supporting agri-food and fishing sectors, improving water quality and the environment, plus supporting Northern Ireland’s rural communities.
Speaking about the Corporate Plan, Minister Muir said:
“I am pleased to publish my Department’s Corporate Plan for 2025-27 which provides a 10-point roadmap for the rest of this Assembly mandate. Its theme is Towards 2050: Delivering a net zero nature positive future, supporting sustainable agriculture and thriving rural communities.
“I want to make sure that the decisions I take and the direction of travel I have set, delivers environmental improvements, supports our valuable agri-food and fishing sectors, improves water quality and achieves strong, sustainable and diverse rural communities, underpinned by science and research.”
