 Defra's strategic priorities
Defra’s aim is sustainable development -
defined as:
‘development which enables all
people throughout the world to satisfy their basic needs and enjoy a better quality of life
without compromising the quality of life of future generations.’
Defra promotes
sustainable development as the way
forward for Government.
Under the overarching aim of sustainable development, Defra has five strategic priorities:
A significant part of Defra’s work is concerned with
preparedness for emergencies and contingencies,
which fall within the remit of environment, food
and rural affairs.
You can read more about our commitments in our Five year strategy or by looking at our Public Service Agreement targets.
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