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Latest: 15 November 2018
Biomass in a low-carbon economy
ReportThis report by the Committee on Climate Change assesses the role of biomass – wood, plants and organic waste – in the global strategy to tackle climate change.
Land use: Reducing emissions and preparing for climate change
ReportThis report by the Committee on Climate Change assesses the role of land use change in meeting climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives.
Adaptation actions in the natural environment and cities: what works?
Supporting researchThe Committee’s Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC) commissioned AECOM to produce two reports assessing adaption actions in the UK’s cities and natural environment.
Managing the coast in a changing climate
ReportThis report by the CCC’s Adaptation Committee investigates the long-term challenges of managing England’s coastline against the backdrop of a changing climate.
Developing indicators of climate risk
ReportThis report is a 2-year project to develop a set of indicators for a new climate change risk assessment system as a proof of concept.
Letter to Chris Grayling and Greg Clark – assessment of the Road to Zero Strategy
LetterThis letter from Lord Deben, CCC Chairman, is a specific assessment by the Committee of the Department for Transport’s Road to Zero Strategy.
Reducing emissions in Scotland – 2018 Progress Report to Parliament
ReportThis is the Committee’s seventh report on Scotland’s progress towards meetings emissions targets, as requested by Scottish Ministers under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.
Research to define metrics for surface water flood risk management (JBA)
Supporting researchThis research, by JBA Consulting, considers the advantages, disadvantages and unintended consequences of existing and new metrics to measure progress made in managing the risk of surface flooding at a local level. The research also makes strategic recommendations for future assessments of progress at a national level.
Letter to Michael Gove – Environmental Principles and Governance after EU Exit consultation
LetterThis letter from Lord Deben and Baroness Brown of Cambridge forms the response of the Committee on Climate Change and the Adaptation Sub-Committee to the consultation on Environment Principles and Governance after EU Exit.
Annual Report and Accounts 2017-2018
Corporate plan, report and accountsThe Committee’s 2017-2018 Annual Report and Accounts presents the CCC’s business objectives, achievements, sustainability policy and financial statements for that period.