Environmental Improvement Plan for Northern Ireland

The preparation and publication of an EIP is a statutory duty placed upon the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) by Schedule 2 to the Environment Act 2021 (the Act), which came into force in July 2022 following Assembly approval.Northern Ireland’s first Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) forms the basis for a coherent and effective set of interventions that can collectively deliver real improvements in the quality of the environment.The strategic objectives of the EIP are:Excellent air, water and land quality;A healthy and accessible environment and landscapes