The Welsh government should establish dog-free zones to combat racism.

The Welsh government has been advised by an environmental group to establish dog-free zones in order to promote a more inclusive and less discriminatory outdoor environment.

The Climate Cymru BAME report presented a set of recommendations, including establishing "dog-free zones in community green spaces."

The Welsh government will use a report to support policy teams in developing and implementing anti-racist plans for Wales, according to The Telegraph.

The government spokesman stated that they are dedicated to establishing a nation free of racism by 2030, and their Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan is founded on the principles of anti-racism and demands an absolute intolerance of all racial disparities.

The newspaper stated that the report was part of an evaluation of "racism related to climate change, environment, and rural affairs" to determine how green spaces can be aligned with the Labour Party's 2022 Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan.

Ethnic minorities face "barriers" to the outdoors due to "exclusions and racism," as concluded by Welsh government officials.

Barriers to outdoor activities include the belief that gardening is a pastime primarily associated with middle-aged white women.

The North Wales Africa Society recommended creating "dog-free areas" due to focus groups where a black African female stated she felt unsafe with dogs' presence.

In areas with a higher concentration of ethnic minority individuals, it is reported that the green spaces are not respected.

The lack of access to public transportation to non-urban green spaces and poor air quality in towns and cities were other issues voiced.

The report by the Welsh government states that individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds in Wales encounter obstacles due to exclusions and discrimination.