The potential policy and environmental consequences for the UK of a departure from the European Union
Authors: David Baldock, Allan Buckwell, Alejandro Colsa-Perez, Andrew Farmer, Martin Nesbit, Mia Pantzar. Institute for European Environmental Policy. 2016
Thursday 17 March 2016, by Carlos San Juan
This report considers the potential consequences for the environment and for environmental policy
of the UK choosing to withdraw from the EU, based on different scenarios for the UK’s future
relationship with its neighbours. The assessment identifies potential influences on the decisions to
be made in a future outside the EU, including international agreements, the changing context and
already established UK policy positions. It builds on an overview of the EU’s record, particularly in
developing and applying environmental policies, but also in relation to agriculture and fisheries
policy.
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This report considers the potential consequences for the environment and for environmental policy
of the UK choosing to withdraw from the EU, based on different scenarios for the UK’s future
relationship with its neighbours. The assessment identifies potential influences on the decisions to
be made in a future outside the EU, including international agreements, the changing context and
already established UK policy positions. It builds on an overview of the EU’s record, particularly in
developing and applying environmental policies, but also in relation to agriculture and fisheries
policy.