Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Climate crisis category. Published on August 12, 2026 • Originally reported by Sandra Laville Environment correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Climate crisis category. Published on August 12, 2026 • Originally reported by Sandra Laville Environment correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves
Just 20 staff are working on climate adaptation within a key government department tasked with protecting the environment and maintaining food security, a freedom of information request has revealed.
The officials make up 0.3% of staff within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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