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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DTI works with government departments, business and other
organisations to create a policy framework that protects
and enhances the environment in the most efficient way.
We do this by promoting a flexible, outcomes based approach
to environmental protection that is geared towards
innovation:
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Giving business clear signals about longer-term environmental
objectives and priorities
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Harnessing market mechanisms, including getting price
signals right
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Providing business with sufficient time and stability
to adjust and develop internationally competitive solutions
- And the flexibility to achieve environmental objectives
in the most cost-effective manner
Much of the UK's environmental legislation derives from
the European Union. DTI works closely with DEFRA - the lead
UK department on most issues - during the development and
implementation of environmental policy to help secure these
objectives.
DTI leads on several new environmental measures that are
currently being implemented or under discussion and will
affect business and consumers. Further details are provided
in the box on this page.
You can find out more about other aspects of UK environmental
policy through the links below:
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