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Brexit brings risks and uncertainties for UK environment and leaves EU weaker: WWF EU

25 June 2016
by eub2 -- last modified 25 June 2016

Responding to the result of the British referendum on EU membership, Geneviève Pons, Director of WWF European Policy Office said:


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"We much regret this decision by the British public to leave the European Union, as this brings risks and uncertainties for the UK's environment, and also risks weakening the EU's position in tackling international environmental and climate challenges.
 
All evidence shows that EU membership has brought many environmental benefits for citizens and nature in the UK and across Europe, resulting in cleaner air and water, helping preserve habitats and species, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and cutting carbon emissions. It is now important that the UK government commits to retaining the high environmental standards set by EU legislation. Neither the environmental decline we are experiencing nor climate change stop at borders, and they need to be tackled urgently, whether as a member of the EU or not.
 
We also regret losing the UK as a strong and effective advocate for ambitious climate action at EU level, and call on all other Member States to step up their efforts in delivering on the Paris Agreement."

The European Policy Office contributes to the achievement of WWF's global mission by leading the WWF network to shape EU policies impacting on the European and global environment.

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