Jane Davidson is Minister for the Environment, Sustainability and Housing following her appointment in July 2007. Her responsibilities also include planning, energy, fuel poverty, water, waste and the promotion of walking and cycling. On behalf of the Cabinet she leads on Climate Change and Sustainability.
Prior to entering the Assembly, Jane worked for the YHA in Wales, ran an anti-poverty organisation and was responsible for health, housing and social care for the Welsh Local Government Association.
Jane is a keen walker and cyclist and until her appointment as Minister, she was the Vice President of the Ramblers in Wales. Jane has walked most of Wales’ long distance footpaths and regularly cycles to the Assembly.
Jane was delighted to have been placed 3rd in the Independent on Sunday’s Green List of the top 100 environmental campaigners in the UK.