Tomorrow, the Committee will be hearing the perspectives of different marine users. Check out this animation that talks through why this is relevant to EAC's ongoing inquiry on Governing the Marine Environment

Tomorrow, we're exploring how we can protect ocean life whilst also supporting the marine industry in our domestic waters.

We've published a response from Defra UK Minister Emma Hardy to our Chair Toby Perkins MP's letter about Government proposals for Marine Protected Areas and offshore wind.

Last week, we visited National Oceanography Centre as part of our inquiry into governing the marine environment, hearing from experts about how the Government can deliver on marine planning and protection👇

Earlier this week we questioned Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at Defra UK on Environmental Improvement Plan targets and commitments to put nature in recovery.

On Wednesday 2 April at 3pm is our final session of the governing the marine environment inquiry. We'll be joined by Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding Defra UK and Baroness Chapman Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to discuss marine protection.

Yesterday Jenny Chapman, Minister of State at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, spoke about the agreement that's been made with the Mauritian Government to lead on establishing a new Marine Protected Area to protect the seas and marine life surrounding the archipelago.

Yesterday, we hosted sixth form and college students in parliament to give their views on balancing the housing, nature and climate crises. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62/e… Carmel College Cheadle Hulme School Paulet High School St Thomas More Nun STN Airport College

We've launched an inquiry into addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 👇

EAC has launched an inquiry on PFAS (forever chemicals)! The written evidence portal is now open so do write in about how these chemicals are used, monitored and regulated (see the terms of reference for the full scope of the inquiry) 🧪

What are ‘forever chemicals’ and how can we address their risks? Follow our inquiry into PFAS: committees.parliament.uk/work/9078/addr…

Yesterday was the final Environmental Audit Committee meeting for two crucial people who have played a huge role over the years. Committee clerk Martyn Atkins and head of press Chloe Jago are both leaving and will be hugely missed. Very grateful for their support since I became Chair. 🙏

Our Chair @TobyPerkinsMP reacts to Climate Change Committee's climate adaption report which found the UK's preparations for climate change to be inadequate and disjointed. 👇

Can tidal power in the Severn Estuary deliver cheaper, cleaner energy? On Wednesday at 3pm, we're asking how realistic ambitions are to harness the "huge potential" of the Severn’s tides. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/24140/fo…

Photos from a commemorative concert marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day by Sinfonia Smith Square and The UK Parliament Choir, with narration by Alexander Armstrong, held in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament. The concert was broadcast on Classic FM - listen back on

We've published our report on governing the marine environment👇 Read our report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmse…

Why should we regulate PFAS products if we don’t know what the harm is yet? Yesterday Dr Joanna Cloy at Fidra, told us that we should safeguard for the future, and Government incentives to develop PFAS alternatives would see a growth in this sector.

Another great episode of the Committee Corridor podcast 🎧- this time on oceans 🌊 Tune in!

Chair Sarah Champion joins Environmental Audit Committee Chair Toby Perkins MP on the Committee Corridor podcast to discuss the vulnerability of Small Island Developing States to climate change, and how the UK can help secure their future.

The ambition: clean power to meet 100% of electricity demand by 2030, with at least 95% of electricity generation coming from low-carbon sources and no more than 5% from unabated gas. Achievable? 💨 @TobyPerkinsMP asks the questions for select cttee podcast #CommitteeCorridor ⬇️