Plans to tackle the nature and climate emergencies in Wales have been passed in the Senedd.

The Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill establishes a new framework for environmental protection, creating an independent watchdog and empowering Welsh Ministers to set legally binding biodiversity targets.

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said: "This is a landmark moment for nature in Wales. By passing this Bill, we have sent a clear message that protecting our natural environment is a national priority.

The new legislation will create the Office of Environmental Governance Wales, an independent body responsible for holding public authorities to account on environmental law.

The legislation also enables and requires Ministers to set ambitious, legally binding targets to halt and reverse biodiversity decline.