Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

Defra helps people adapt to the changes involved in building a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy. We deal with environmental risks, work towards securing a sustainable society and a healthy environment in which we and future generations can prosper.

Our purpose:
This is why we're here. Defra helps people adapt to the changes involved in building a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy. We deal with environmental risks, work towards securing a sustainable society and a healthy environment in which we and future generations can prosper.

Our priorities:
These are our main tasks. We need to focus on achieving these through everything we do. We lead for Government on the Public Service Agreement (PSA) on the natural environment. Secure a healthy natural environment for us all and deal with environmental risks. Promote a sustainable, low-carbon and resource-efficient economy. Ensure a thriving farming sector and a sustainable, healthy and secure food supply.

Our objectives:
These objectives cover all our areas of responsibility and drive our day-to-day work. They are essential to achieving our priorities and fulfilling our purpose. Adapting to climate change. A healthy natural environment.