P-06-1553 Increase investment and action in nature-based flood management to protect Welsh communities

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This petition was submitted by Menna Roberts, having collected 285 signatures.

Text of Petition:

Flooding affects 1 in 8 properties in Wales, causing tragedy for many. We, the Youth Climate Ambassadors for Wales, call on the Welsh Government to commit to increasing investment and action towards nature-based flood management (NFM) to better protect communities, improve mental wellbeing, and restore river health. We urge the allocation of at least 10% of flood prevention funds to NFM.

Additional Information:

We also call on the Welsh government to consider:
- Include support for farmers in the Sustainable Farming Scheme to improve vegetation, plant trees, and restore habitats;
- Keep the commitment to introducing beavers in suitable areas; and
- Create conservation areas along natural floodplains to enhance resilience and biodiversity.

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 08/12/2025. 

Full details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above. 

It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 08/12/2025. 

Senedd Constituency and Region:

• Cardiff West
• South Wales Central

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