Discover how the UK's £25m funding programme aims to reduce flood risks and increase climate resilience through natural processes, managed by Environment Agency.

Natural flood management involves implementing measures that protect, restore and replicate the natural functions of catchments, floodplains and coastlines to mitigate flooding and store water.

Defra claims that the £25m package is its largest focused on natural flood management to date.

The funding initiative received submissions from community groups, environmental charities and councils, which underwent review by the Environment Agency, in consultation with Defra and Natural England.