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Protecting People, Nature and Our Climate Future
At the Environment Agency, we’re dedicated to keeping people safe and protecting the things that matter to us all – our natural spaces, our wildlife and our future.
We do this by being a delivery organisation. We’re a Category 1 responder, a regulator and a partner – working creatively and inclusively to lead and respond to change.
Climate change is the biggest challenge we face. We inspire the people we work with to help the country not only survive, but to thrive through the challenges of a changing climate.
Our ambition is to create a net zero nation, resilient to climate change. We’re working to help the country become better prepared for its impacts while taking action to prevent further climate change.
Our Climate Ambition
The Environment Agency’s long-term goals for England are:
- Healthy air, land and water supporting nature’s recovery.
- Sustainable growth.
- A nation resilient to climate change.
With 6 guiding principles for how we’ll fulfil our responsibilities over the next 5 years, against our long-term goals, our ambition is set out in
Our society and the environment are ever changing – as are the challenges all of us face. We need a diverse workforce to help us deliver better for the diverse communities and environment we serve.
When you’re with the Environment Agency, you’re part of a people-led culture that supports you to build a career and legacy that matters.
Our Departments
Working closely with our colleagues in the wider Defra Group we draw on expert professional advice in areas like finance, HR, IT and communications.
See what kind of work you could be involved in here
Our organisation
The Environment Agency is made up of different teams, working together across different regions with one shared mission – to create a better place.
You can see our organisational chart, here EA Org Chart October 2025
And meet our Management team, here Environment Agency – GOV.UK
You can also see a map of our operational areas. Or check out the group map, here Defra Group Property Map – Google My Maps
Incident Management
With over 100,000 reports of environmental incidents every year, we respond to many different types of incidents affecting the natural environment, human health or property. We work to minimise serious and lasting damage to the environment and communities.
As a Category 1 responder, dealing with emergencies is an integral part of what we do. We put emergency plans in place. We warn, inform and advise the public, working with other local responders to co-ordinate our response. And we support recovery from emergencies.
From on-the-scene response to office-based administration, there are a variety of incident management roles. You could be outside dealing with a pollution event, in the office supporting colleagues to manage flood response, or advising emergency services dealing with a waste fire. Or you could be working from home to support business continuity and ensure urgent work gets done while your colleagues respond to incidents.
Wherever you’re based, you’ll have the opportunity to think differently and work flexibly, while developing a range of new skills. And you’ll make a vital contribution to protecting life and keeping communities safe.
