Experts at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are calling for urgent and collective action to address the degradation of natural resources in Wales, as outlined in the interim State of Natural Resources Report (SoNaRR 2025). This report highlights the pressing challenges posed by climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, threatening both the environment and community well-being. The full SoNaRR 2025 report will be published at the end of 2025, providing a comprehensive evidence base for sustainable resource management in Wales. The interim report emphasizes the need for immediate action to reverse environmental damage and outlines key challenges, priorities, and opportunities for future sustainability.
While progress has been made in areas like net-zero ambitions and recycling rates, the evidence of ongoing nature decline is stark. NRW urges collaboration across governments, businesses, and society to embed pro-nature thinking in decision-making processes. Sir David Henshaw, Chair of NRW, stressed that natural resources are vital for health and economic stability. He highlighted the opportunity for action presented by this interim report as Wales approaches a key election year in 2026. The report serves as a roadmap for reversing damage and building a sustainable future. Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, echoed the urgency for action, noting that existing solutions for restoring nature must be prioritized. The full report will further detail insights and recommendations for safeguarding Wales’ natural resources
