5. Debate on the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee report: Report on the Welsh Government’s marine policies

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:36 pm on 18 May 2022.

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Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour 4:36, 18 May 2022

I know; that's fine. I'm now gabbling, but I'll just turn to that last bit, which is, as Joyce Watson highlighted, the blue carbon piece. That's a hugely important role in our journey to net zero. We recognise the need to protect and restore sea grass, salt marsh restorations and habitats. The biodiversity deep dive specifically has a Professor from Swansea University on sea grass on it for that reason, and we're accelerating that all the way through. 

So, finishing up, Deputy Presiding Officer—and thank you for your patience—I really welcome the committee's report. I assure you we are not dragging our feet, we are going as fast as humanly possible, and I very much welcome the recommendations, which we will look forward to reporting back with you on as we implement them.