"It will take more than a few photo opps to put in place the much-heralded linkages of energy markets, emissions trading schemes, and veterinary agreements to remove trade barriers for agri-food products."

"Without wanting to detract from the impact (for the environment) of securing these, the new year provides a good moment to consider whether closer ties may come with more strings or make a stronger safety net."

Our latest insight piece from our Executive Director Ben Reynolds takes a look at the year ahead, outlining six opportunities across areas including the circular economy, chemicals and air quality that are at the top of IEEP UK's list for improving environmental policy over the next twelve months.