E3G

The Challenge for Government: Part II

By Tom Burke

The Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into “The structure and operation of government and the challenge of climate change” is being well-provided with E3G thinking.

Yesterday saw Tom Burke give evidence, following on from Nick Mabey’s earlier contributions.

Tom’s evidence draws on his long experience as a special adviser to previous Environment Ministers, as well as his more recent role as Chair of the Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland.

Amongst other matters, Tom discussed the division between political leadership and institutional delivery; the (lack of) priority given to the environment; departmental cultures; and the energy review.