Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru), James Skates.
Abstract
The slide outlines the evolution and scope of environmental monitoring in Wales over the last decade, emphasizing both its achievements and emerging challenges. It highlights key initiatives like GMEP and ERAMMP, which monitor aspects such as air quality, water quality, and biodiversity to meet legislative and evaluation requirements for domestic and international frameworks. Challenges include integrating diverse monitoring efforts, managing limited resources to meet ambitious goals, balancing technological advancements with long-term data continuity, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders despite ambiguities.