The Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change () was a member of the Cabinet in the Welsh Government. The most recent officeholder was Huw Irranca-Davies from March 2024 to May 2026.

Ministers Name Picture Entered office Left officeOther offices held Political party GovernmentMinister for Climate ChangeJulie James13 May 202120 March 2024LabourSecond Drakeford governmentCabinet Secretary for Climate ChangeHuw Irranca-DaviesMay 202612 May 2026LabourGething government

Responsibilities

The post's responsibilities were:

Climate change, natural resources and energy responsibilities Marine and freshwater planning, biodiversity, conservation and licensing Ensuring land policy is used optimally and most versatile, advise on the restoration of mineral sites, Agricultural Land Classification and implementing EIA (Agriculture) Regulations Energy policy, which includes small and medium-scale energy production, domestic energy and energy efficiency Renewable energy in Wales Climate change, addressed with carbon budgets and emission reduction targets Natural resources management, including oversight and implementation of the Environment (Wales) Act, as well as overseeing Natural Resources Wales Cross-cutting mitigation and adaption measures relating to climate change, including the involvement of water, flooding (and coastal) risk, land drainage, and controlling marine and air pollution. Coal tip safety in Wales Water Forestry policy and legislation, including restocking and the monitoring of the health of trees, and "forest reproductive material" National Forest for Wales Biodiversity policy, including the Nature Recovery Plan's implementation Sustainable use of resources, and waste management Managing the quality of the local environment, including litter, fly-tipping, the Deposit Return Scheme, noise policy and regulation National Parks Leading allotment and urban green infrastructure strategy Community Green Spaces Countryside, coast, right of way, and waterways/water bodies access Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

See also

Government of Wales

Ministry

References