# Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Act 2026, Section 2: Environmental principles

Extent: E+W

In this Part, the “environmental principles” are—
(a) the precautionary principle so far as relating to the environment;
(b) the principle that preventative action should be taken to avoid environmental damage;
(c) the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source;
(d) the polluter pays principle.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/4/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environment-principles-governance-and-biodiversity-targets-wales-act-2026/section-2
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