The UK’s independent adviser on tackling climate change.

The Climate Change Committee was established under the Climate Change Act 2008 and advises the UK and devolved governments on reducing emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change.

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Key reports

Progress in reducing emissions

The Committee reports to Parliament on the UK’s progress to reduce emissions yearly, as required by the Climate Change Act. It provides an overview of progress to date, monitors key indicators of change, and sets out recommendations for the country to meet the legal Net Zero target.

Progress in adapting to climate change

The Committee reports to Parliament on the UK’s progress to adapt to climate change every two years, as required by the Climate Change Act. It provides an overview of progress to date, monitors key indicators of change, and sets out recommendations to ensure England is prepared for climate change.

Carbon budgets

The Committee advises the UK Government on its carbon budgets. A carbon budget is a cap on the amount of greenhouse gases emitted in the UK over a five-year period. These act as interim targets towards the UK’s legal Net Zero target in 2050.

UK climate risk

The Committee advises the UK Government on the climate risks which are facing the UK. This independent assessment of climate risk is produced every five years. This work informs the UK Government’s own risk assessment and programmes for adaptation.