We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 33 agencies and public bodies.
Website
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Ministers
Overturn the decision to allow use of neonicotinoid pesticides on sugar crops
Opened on Friday 27th January 2023
2,514 signatures so far
Completely ban the use of whips in horse racing
Opened on Thursday 26th January 2023
14 signatures so far
Require alcoholic drinks to be clearly labelled as vegetarian, vegan, or not
Opened on Thursday 26th January 2023
82 signatures so far
Restrict number of dogs per dogwalker
Opened on Wednesday 25th January 2023
34 signatures so far
Create a register of animal abusers, with mandatory checks by breeders/shops/etc
Opened on Wednesday 25th January 2023
30 signatures so far
Amend the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 by including more dog breeds to be banned
Opened on Friday 20th January 2023
18 signatures so far
Ban the keeping of live dolphins for public displays and entertainment
Opened on Friday 20th January 2023
29 signatures so far
Create legal rights to wild camp on all 'access land' in England
Opened on Wednesday 18th January 2023
59 signatures so far
Introduce mandatory licensing scheme for dog walkers
Opened on Wednesday 18th January 2023
123 signatures so far
Create New Rights for All Sentient Animals
Opened on Wednesday 18th January 2023
11 signatures so far
Enshrine in law rights to roam and wild camp in national parks
Opened on Tuesday 17th January 2023
21,220 signatures so far
Prevent productive grassland and clean pasture from being designated an SSSI
Opened on Monday 16th January 2023
600 signatures so far
Do not ban fishing on Holy Island
Opened on Wednesday 11th January 2023
1,412 signatures so far
Require zoos and safari parks to close
Opened on Wednesday 11th January 2023
10 signatures so far
Ban the sale of small animal enclosures that do not meet specified standards
Opened on Friday 6th January 2023
4,720 signatures so far
Require labelling of foods that have been transported via air freight
Opened on Friday 6th January 2023
16 signatures so far
Ban unsustainable palm oil products being sold in the UK.
Opened on Wednesday 28th December 2022
26 signatures so far
Ban the use and sale of shock collars, prong collars and choke chains in the UK
Opened on Wednesday 28th December 2022
38 signatures so far
Increase State Pensions to £416.80 per week & lower Retirement Age to 60 for All
Opened on Wednesday 28th December 2022
30,944 signatures so far
Stop animal testing
Opened on Thursday 22nd December 2022
53 signatures so far
Ensure that adequate shelter is provided for animals kept outside
Opened on Monday 19th December 2022
73 signatures so far
Implement compulsory neutering and spaying of all pet cats.
Opened on Tuesday 6th December 2022
1,355 signatures so far
Remove the ‘right to roam’ status currently applicable to domesticated Cats
Opened on Friday 2nd December 2022
24 signatures so far
Mandatory carbohydrate information on all menus for those with type 1/2 diabetes
Opened on Thursday 1st December 2022
18 signatures so far
Revoke the ban on single-use plastic straws
Opened on Wednesday 30th November 2022
9 signatures so far
Require local authorities provide free recycling services for schools
Opened on Wednesday 30th November 2022
31 signatures so far
Require a licence to purchase/install bird spikes and netting
Opened on Monday 28th November 2022
125 signatures so far
Immediately provide funding and guidance to local councils to improve recycling
Opened on Thursday 24th November 2022
117 signatures so far
Ban formaldehyde in motorhome/caravan toilet fluid products
Opened on Monday 21st November 2022
236 signatures so far
Provide immediate funding to support food banks
Opened on Monday 21st November 2022
34 signatures so far
Ban the Import and Sale of Disposable Vapes
Opened on Thursday 17th November 2022
801 signatures so far
Make it unlawful to sell live lobsters in supermarkets and to boil them alive.
Opened on Wednesday 16th November 2022
118 signatures so far
Ban the import of dogs with cropped ears and/or docked tails into the UK
Opened on Wednesday 16th November 2022
34 signatures so far
Introduce new rules on packaging/labelling and displaying alcohol products
Opened on Wednesday 16th November 2022
19 signatures so far
Allow vaccination of captive birds against avian influenza
Opened on Wednesday 16th November 2022
1,097 signatures so far
Increase penalties and fund increased enforcement for river pollution
Opened on Friday 11th November 2022
545 signatures so far
Require all meat products be labelled as 'Halal' or 'Not Halal'
Opened on Friday 11th November 2022
374 signatures so far
Restrict 'dangerously out of control' dog offence to cases of serious injury
Opened on Wednesday 9th November 2022
63 signatures so far
Recommend carbohydrates be included on any front of pack nutrition labels
Opened on Monday 7th November 2022
628 signatures so far
Provide Financial Assistance to Non-Profit Animal Rescue Charities
Opened on Friday 4th November 2022
240 signatures so far
Make mandatory for cats to be neutered and chipped before allowed to roam.
Opened on Friday 4th November 2022
39 signatures so far
Ban the advertising of animals showing signs of extreme breeding or mutilation
Opened on Thursday 3rd November 2022
865 signatures so far
Do not phase out lamb, beef or other meat products
Opened on Wednesday 2nd November 2022
66 signatures so far
Ban transparent plastic windows from food packaging
Opened on Tuesday 1st November 2022
29 signatures so far
Create a Cost of Living Animal Welfare Crisis Fund to protect dogs & cats
Opened on Monday 31st October 2022
6,857 signatures so far
Ban rawhide treats for pets
Opened on Thursday 27th October 2022
900 signatures so far
Introduce A Scheme Where People Are Paid At Least £5 for Every Tree They Plant
Opened on Thursday 27th October 2022
18 signatures so far
Introduce reporting requirements for euthanasia of healthy/treatable animals
Opened on Monday 24th October 2022
3,055 signatures so far
Ban the use of plastic gloves at petrol stations
Opened on Wednesday 19th October 2022
48 signatures so far
Fund neutering of stray and feral animals by animal rescue centres
Opened on Tuesday 18th October 2022
26 signatures so far
Amend the list of needs in the Animal Welfare Act 2006 Section 9(2)
Opened on Tuesday 18th October 2022
125 signatures so far
Introduce legislation to ban the culling of male chicks via maceration and gas
Opened on Friday 14th October 2022
57 signatures so far
Require honey labels to reflect all countries of origin of the honey.
Opened on Thursday 13th October 2022
11,580 signatures so far
Repeal the Hunting Act 2004
Opened on Thursday 13th October 2022
713 signatures so far
Close All Abattoirs & Campaign for People to Go Vegan for World Vegan Day
Opened on Thursday 13th October 2022
30 signatures so far
Ban single-use plastic bottles in the manufacture of soft drinks for UK market
Opened on Thursday 13th October 2022
1,749 signatures so far
Repeal the current Dangerous Dogs Act and replace with new framework
Opened on Wednesday 12th October 2022
102,431 signatures so far
Make licenses and third party insurance compulsory for dog owners
Opened on Monday 10th October 2022
110 signatures so far
Make unlawfully killing a pet a specific offence with sentences equal to murder
Opened on Monday 10th October 2022
1,673 signatures so far
Ban the sale of all non-organic pesticides to the general public
Opened on Thursday 6th October 2022
5,266 signatures so far
Make an exemption for the domestic growing of food crops during a hosepipe ban.
Opened on Tuesday 4th October 2022
54 signatures so far
Introduce mandatory neutering for domestic cats and dogs.
Opened on Tuesday 4th October 2022
23 signatures so far
Rollout new ELMS schemes in full by 2024
Opened on Monday 3rd October 2022
18 signatures so far
Keep retained EU environmental laws until equal or stronger UK laws introduced
Opened on Monday 3rd October 2022
224 signatures so far
Increase regulation of horse & pony non-profit/charity/rescue and riding schools
Opened on Wednesday 28th September 2022
418 signatures so far
Ban the import and sale of real fur in the UK
Opened on Thursday 22nd September 2022
361 signatures so far
Make recycling information a legal requirement on the front packaging.
Opened on Thursday 22nd September 2022
26 signatures so far
Ban the Use of Poison, Lethal Traps and Other Lethal Methods of Pest Control
Opened on Thursday 22nd September 2022
39 signatures so far
Require scanning of cat and dog microchips by vets
Opened on Wednesday 7th September 2022
45 signatures so far
Nationalise all essential utilities – water, gas and electricity
Opened on Monday 5th September 2022
158 signatures so far
Create a Water Resource Balancing and Infrastructure Strategy for England
Opened on Monday 5th September 2022
16 signatures so far
Ban the release of any untreated raw sewage and separate rainwater from sewage
Opened on Friday 2nd September 2022
344 signatures so far
Ban Aminopyralid and Clopyralid herbicides to help protect the environment
Opened on Thursday 1st September 2022
35 signatures so far
Give Animal Rescue Centres a grant to offset this winters increased heating cost
Opened on Thursday 1st September 2022
10,885 signatures so far
Change the law to stop healthy animals being euthanized at the owner’s request
Opened on Tuesday 30th August 2022
51 signatures so far
Ban water companies discharging raw sewage into the sea
Opened on Thursday 25th August 2022
1,217 signatures so far
Additives should have their ingredients shown, not broadly called 'flavourings.'
Opened on Tuesday 23rd August 2022
20 signatures so far
Review penalties for water companies that fail to fix leaks
Opened on Tuesday 23rd August 2022
51 signatures so far
Create a regulator for veterinary services
Opened on Monday 22nd August 2022
610 signatures so far
Stop shark being sold under misleading names in the UK
Opened on Thursday 18th August 2022
1,545 signatures so far
Fund free prescriptions for alternative milks for people with allergies
Opened on Wednesday 17th August 2022
23 signatures so far
Ban plastic and foil balloon releases and fund memorial forests instead
Opened on Wednesday 17th August 2022
336 signatures so far
Require rainwater recovery for new builds and offer grants for older properties
Opened on Wednesday 17th August 2022
54 signatures so far
Stop vets euthanising healthy dogs when options are available to save them.
Opened on Tuesday 16th August 2022
5,548 signatures so far
Introduce legal requirement for annual licensing on each domestic cat ownership
Opened on Tuesday 16th August 2022
49 signatures so far
Remove legal protections for the Herring Gull
Opened on Monday 15th August 2022
87 signatures so far
Legislate to ban commercial wooden pallets treated with highly toxic chemicals
Opened on Monday 15th August 2022
26 signatures so far
Nationalise energy companies
Opened on Monday 15th August 2022
2,099 signatures so far
Require dogs be on leads at all times in public places
Opened on Monday 15th August 2022
236 signatures so far
Bring forward and strengthen Biodiversity Net Gain requirements on developments
Opened on Friday 12th August 2022
114 signatures so far
Ban the captivation of marine mammals in the UK
Opened on Thursday 11th August 2022
86 signatures so far
Cancel HS2
Opened on Thursday 11th August 2022
63 signatures so far
End All Government Subsidies for Fossil Fuel Companies
Opened on Wednesday 10th August 2022
816 signatures so far
Ban Recreational Fishing
Opened on Tuesday 9th August 2022
24 signatures so far
Run Eat Responsibly campaign and require labels on meat, egg and dairy products
Opened on Friday 5th August 2022
64 signatures so far
Extend Animal Activities Licensing regulations to cover all animal businesses
Opened on Wednesday 3rd August 2022
16 signatures so far
Renationalise water
Opened on Monday 1st August 2022
2,531 signatures so far
Ban the production of virgin (new) plastics immediately
Opened on Thursday 28th July 2022
104 signatures so far
Introduce a regulator and mandatory licensing for animal groomers
Opened on Wednesday 27th July 2022
84 signatures so far
To make it law that dogs must be on leads around livestock
Opened on Tuesday 26th July 2022
840 signatures so far
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