(5.1) Commission and publish a market governance and institutional options paper by the end of 2022

October 2023 update: LNRS and Scottish Interim Principles suggest progress is being made

(1.) Translate long-term national environmental targets into near-term local delivery targets
(1.1) Develop integrated area-based targets for nature recovery and environmental improvement

October 2023 update: consultation is planned by end of 2023 not March 2023, so 9 months behind the roadmap

(3.) Establish new demand-side drivers for nature recovery
(3.1) Launch a voluntary Nature Positive Commitment for UK business in 2023
(3.3) Develop nature positive goals and sector targets

October 2023 update: consultation is planned by end of 2023 not March 2023, so 9 months behind the roadmap

(2.) Use public funding to buy accredited environmental services though environmental markets.

October 2023 update: consultation is planned by end of 2023 not March 2023, so 9 months behind the roadmap

(5.2) Consult on a preferred option by March 2023

October 2023 update: no progress

(5.3) Agree a joint implementation plan for environmental market governance by June 2023

October 2023 update: expected 2024

(4) Reform economic and environmental regulation to incentivise more efficient delivery of environmental outcomes.
(4.2) Modernise existing water quality regulation to focus on outcomes and facilitate catchment-based delivery of nature-based solutions
(4.3) Reform the financial regulation of the private water industry to incentivise efficient investment in environmental improvement.

October 2023 update: no progress

(7.2) Establish clear policies for stacking credits for different environmental services

October 2023 update: did not happen in 2022 but Defra research contract is now underway

(6.1) Establish principles and core requirements for all nature-based standards

October 2023 update: did not happen in 2022 but BSI work is now addressing this issue

(8) Improve the data needed to facilitate efficient environmental market operation
(8.1) Identify and prioritise data gaps to be filled

October 2023 update: no progress

(7.1) Establish accreditation mechanisms for nature-based projects

October 2023 update: progress urgently needed

(7.1) Establish accreditation mechanisms for nature-based projects

October 2023 update: due 2024. but contingent on accreditation mechanisms agreed

(12) Convene a cross-sectoral Task Force to coordinate and report on the delivery of the Framework
(12.1) Establish a transition team to facilitate the delivery of the Roadmap drawn from across the four UK administrations.

October 2023 update: due 2023 but contingent on Country-specific implementation plans

(12.1) Develop country-specific implementation plans to align and integrate the delivery of the Investment Framework with wider policy objectives.

October 2023 update: no progress

(10.1) Establish principles for local governance of public funding for nature recovery

October 2023 update: no progress

(10) Develop and test frameworks for local prioritisation, administration, and co-funding

October 2023 update: due in 2024 but contingent on Principles for Environmental Market Infrastructure established

https://gov.wales/agriculture-wales-bill

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/environment-act-2021-environmental-targets

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/update-to-green-finance-strategy-call-for-evidence

https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/regulated-companies/price-review/2024-price-review/