Committee on Climate Change

Independent advisors to the UK Government on tackling and preparing for climate change

Northern Ireland Report

"The Appropriateness of a Northern Ireland Climate Change Act" - 2 November 2011

This report assesses the appropriateness of a legally-binding emission reduction targets for Northern Ireland.

It considers the current emissions profile in Northern Ireland and recent trends, the existing legislative and policy framework and opportunities and challenges in reducing emissions.

It concludes that legislation could be helpful in driving the emissions reductions in Northern Ireland. 

Download the full report

Download the letter to Northern Ireland's Environment Minister


 


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