# Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Act 2026, Section 40: Promoting awareness of biodiversity

Extent: E+W

(1) For the italic cross-heading preceding section 9 of the Environment Act, substitute—
“Duties of the Welsh Ministers”.
(2) After that italic cross-heading, insert—
“Duty to promote awareness of biodiversity
8A The Welsh Ministers must take steps to promote awareness in Wales of the importance of biodiversity and of the threats to biodiversity.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/4/section/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environment-principles-governance-and-biodiversity-targets-wales-act-2026/section-40
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