By: The Committee on Climate Change
Infographic: The future of heating in UK buildings
This infographic provides a snapshot of the key options for low-carbon heating. It accompanies the Committee on Climate Change’s 2016 report, ‘Next steps for UK heat policy’.
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Concrete action needed to meet UK climate commitments following Paris Agreement and Brexit vote
In a set of new reports, the Committee recommends that the Government vigorously pursues the full package of measures the CCC has identified in order to meet existing UK climate commitments at least cost.
Adaptation Sub-Committee seeks new members
The UK Government is seeking to appoint two new members to serve on the Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) of the Committee on Climate Change. As a Sub-Committee member the successful applicants will be responsible for developing the work of the ASC, determining its strategic direction and providing impartial input into the Sub-Committee’s work. The ASC is made up of six experts from the fields of climate change, science and economics and is …
Good progress but much more to do to fulfil Scotland’s ambition
A new report published today by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) concludes that Scotland has continued to make good progress towards meeting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but that the Scottish Government will need to strengthen key policies to meet future targets.
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Implications of the party leaders’ climate pledge for the Committee’s work
On February 14th 2015, the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition published a joint statement highlighting the threat of climate change, the opportunity for the UK in responding to it and the importance of 2015 in accelerating action globally. We welcome the clarity which this statement provides, continuing the cross-party tradition of the Climate Change Act. The statement made specific pledges that reaffirm the framework for …
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CCC welcomes climate change agreement
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) welcomes the signing of a joint pledge by the UK’s political leaders on tackling climate change. Matthew Bell, Chief Executive of the CCC said: “The Climate Change Act was passed with broad cross-party support. It sets up the Committee on Climate Change as independent advisers to Parliament on issues relating to climate change, and the associated carbon budgets and targets. As Parliament’s advisers we have always …
Infrastructure Bill and UK energy mix
The Committee on Climate Change has been asked to comment on aspects of the current Infrastructure Bill in its role as independent advisers to Parliament on climate budgets. It is for the government of the day to decide which policies to pursue providing they are consistent with meeting its legal obligations to the carbon budgets and the 2050 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In-keeping with our position we will …
Low-carbon action in the power sector has already reduced emissions equivalent to taking 10 million cars off the road
Committee on Climate Change finds that policies to support cleaner low-carbon electricity made up £45 of energy bills in 2013.
CCC comment – 2014: A year of record-breaking temperatures
Yesterday the Met Office reported that human influence is an important factor in possible global and UK temperature records. Early figures show 2014 is on course to be one of, if not the warmest, year on record both worldwide and for the UK. Lord Deben, Chairman of the Committee on Climate Change said: “This is a timely reminder that temperatures continue to increase, with 14 out of the 15 hottest years on record …
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Adapting to flood risk in a changing climate
our latest blog post asks: is current policy helping to address the expected increase in future flood risk?
