Nature-based Solutions (Water and Flooding) Bill

This bill promotes the use of naturebased solutions to manage water and reduce flooding across the UK. It requires water companies and local authorities to prioritize natural approaches, such as restoring wetlands, improving soil permeability, planting trees, and reconnecting rivers to floodplains, alongside or instead of traditional grey infrastructure like concrete channels and dams. The bill establishes reporting requirements and targets to ensure these methods are systematically implemented, with the aim of improving water quality, reducing flood damage, and enhancing biodiversity simultaneously.