Protecting the Environment

The unprecedented heatwave of 2022 was a stark reminder of the need to tackle climate change. I was honoured to represent the UK at international conferences on the environment and have been working across the world to hold countries to the promises they made. The new Environment Act will improve re-cycling and reduce waste across the UK. See here for the latest updates on the Environment Act: New legally binding environment targets set out - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

I have been a long-standing campaigner on environmental issues. I care very deeply about this issue and have driven many high impact campaigns locally, nationally and internationally. I helped found the Conservative Environment Network which is a powerful force in lobbying for environmental action. Environmental action and the need to address climate change is taken very seriously by this Government.

Before becoming a Minister, I led campaigns to reduce plastic and sponsored the legislation on Net Zero which led to the adoption of the UK’s world-leading net zero target.  I also supported a major inquiry into how best to ensure the UK meets our climate targets.

 

News

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

Monday 23 May  Every year the UK hosts the Global Education Forum in London.   The UK is one of the largest donors to girls' education in developing countries.   

Bunny Walks Art - designed by Trinity School Primary Pupils

Recently,  I met some of the extremely talented children from Trinity Road Primary school who had designed the stunning murals on the Bunny Walks under Chelmer Valley Road Bridge. The murals were then painted by a professional artist.

Update May 2022 Environment BIll

Six months ago, we passed our Environment Act. It was a turning point, and an example for the rest of the world to follow, setting us on a sustainable trajectory for the future. Now, in May 2022 we are getting on with the job and delivering on what we legislated to do.

Visit to Recycling Centre in Chelmsford

I recently visited the Recycling Centre in Chelmsford run by Essex County Council to learn more about what happens to the different items and materials that the public bring for disposal.

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

I am sure that readers will understand that since Russian invaded Ukraine, life has been very busy for UK Ministers in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.   The Russian action is a seismic shift in the geopolitical situation.

Vision Magazine Article - December 2021

I know many people in Chelmsford are concerned about Climate Change.  It was a great honour to represent the UK at COP 26 in Glasgow at the start of November.  I supported the UK team in welcoming world leaders and specifically focused on the issues affecting African countries.

A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP

Monday 10th May  Parliament is still prorogued until the Queen’s Speech, so I take the chance to visit some schools across the country. In Derby I meet the super local MP, Amanda Solloway, at a special school for primary school children which focuses on children who are not severely disabled but

Support for Renewables and Cleaner Energy December 2020

In October, the Prime Minister announced a new investment of £160 million to support offshore wind. This funding will support major new port side manufacturing hubs, so that the UK can host the factories making the next generation of offshore wind equipment.