Environment (Wales) Act 2016
The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3) () is an Act of the National Assembly for Wales that was given royal assent on 21 March 2016. It put into place the necessary legislation to enable the planning and management of the natural resources of Wales in a more sustainable, pro-active and joined-up way than was previously possible. Parts The Act has seven main parts: Part 1: Sustainable management of natural resources Part 2: Climate change Part 3: Charges for carrier bags Part 4: Collection and disposal of waste Part 5: Fisheries for shellfish Part 6: Marine licensing Part 7: Flood & coastal erosion committee Part 1 Sustainable management of natural resources Part 1 of the Act lays out the approach to be taken by Wales in planning for and managing its natural capital assets and its resources at both a national and a local level in line with the statutory 'principles of sustainable management of natural resources', as defined within the Act. Section 6 of this Part puts a duty onto public bodies and local authorities to 'maintain and enhance biodiversity' in a manner consistent with the exercising of their normal roles and functions. Whilst doing this, public authorities are