Sustainable Futures

Sustainable Development is our central organising principle – this means we put it at the heart of everything we do, whilst working alongside the Department for Communities and Tackling Poverty (that has overaching responsibility for Sustainable Development), on this cross-government priority.

The Director General for Sustainable Futures is Gareth Jones. Sustainable Futures Director General group is made up of 5 departments: Environment; Agriculture and Food; Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer; Housing and Regeneration; and Culture and Sport.

Environment

The Department for Environment covers the natural environment, climate change, flooding, pollution prevention, conservation, water, waste and energy policies.

Agriculture and food

The Department for Agriculture and Food is working to provide a high quality of life for people who live and work in our rural communities.

It is responsible for administering sustainable farming, food and fisheries industries, and for helping all departments across the Welsh Government to take account of the needs of rural areas in their work.

Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer

Dr Christianne Glossop is the Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales. Dr Glossop and her team of veterinary advisers and policy officials have responsibility for raising the standards of health and welfare for all animals kept in Wales – farmed animals, companion animals (pets), sporting and working animals.

Housing and Regeneration

The Department for Housing and Regeneration covers matters concerning housing, regeneration and planning, including building regulations.

The home is at the heart of its policies and programmes and it is committed to providing attractive places for people to live and work. 

Culture and Sport

The Department for Culture and Sport is responsible for developing and delivering policies on the arts, sport, outdoor recreation, landscapes, archives, libraries, museums and the historic environment. It is also the lead on the Active Travel (Wales) Bill.