Andrew Muir is an Alliance Party Member of the Legislative Assembly for North Down. Regarding his new role as the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Muir told Farming Life that he plans to implement new climate policies to respond to environmental challenges.He said, “It is a privilege to take on this responsibility and I look forward to working with partners and stakeholders as well as the wider community as we together join in the goal of safeguarding our environment, addressing climate change and ensuring our economy can grow sustainably.”Muir added, “I intend to listen to, engage and strive to work with stakeholders and partners in every part of Northern Ireland including North / South and East and West.