Motion NDM7815 Darren Millar

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes the Welsh Government’s intention to promote a green recovery during the sixth Welsh Parliamentary term.

2. Further notes the UK Government’s 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution.

3. Welcomes the appointment of a Minister and Deputy Minister for Climate Change.

4. In order to help a green recovery, calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) work with the UK Government and set out a plan to deliver thousands of green collar jobs for a greener economy;

b) urgently bring forward key pledges such as a clean air Bill, banning of single use plastics for non-medical use, and a deposit-return scheme;

c) create an independent office for environmental protection and climate change for Wales, which will hold the Welsh Government and public bodies to account in tackling climate change;

d) provide further investment into marine and offshore wind energy; and

e) update existing legislation and planning rules to set long-term targets and milestones for nature recovery as well as mandating biodiversity net gains on new development