UK leaders plan £17M task force to protect landscapes and aid rural businesses amid climate change.

Political leaders in the North East region plan to launch a task force and approve a £17 million funding package to protect local landscapes from climate change and support rural businesses. The investment aims to attract up to £25 million more over five years, focusing on nature recovery and boosting local food production. The task force will seek additional funding sources as the UK Shared Prosperity Fund ends next March.

November 20, 2024
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