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Our response to a submission which alleged that the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill will not be able to deliver its intended objectives without the inclusion of the so-called ‘Aarhus Principles’.

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First published:
4 February 2026
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Aarhus Convention: report , file type: PDF, file size: 273 KB

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The Aarhus Convention grants rights to members of the public under three pillars:

  • access to environmental information;
  • public participation in environmental decision-making; and
  • access to justice in environmental matters.

The report also addresses other issues relating to the Convention.