Climate change
Climate change news from UK Parliament.
Lords begins checks on Great British Energy Bill
Members begin to examine long-term energy security legislation. Find out more
29 November 2024
Comment: COP29 climate finance deal
The 11th hour agreement reached at COP29 is a mixed bag. On the one hand, the fact that a significant $300 billion has been pledged to support the world’s poorest in tackling the devastating effects of climate change represents real progress.
25 November 2024
Can the UK reduce emissions by 81% without behaviour change? EAC quizzes Climate Change Committee
At COP29, the Prime Minister announced that the UK is to reduce its climate emissions by 81% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels. The Prime Minister was clear that he would not “tell people how to run their lives and instruct them how to behave” to meet the pledge. But can such an ambitious pledge be met without behaviour change?
22 November 2024
Retrofitting our homes for a net zero future
On Wednesday 4 December the ESNZ Committee will hold a one-off session on retrofitting our homes for net zero.
19 November 2024
Great British Energy Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss long-term energy security legislation. Find out more
19 November 2024
ESNZ Chair thanks all who shared insights to set first Committee priorities for this Parliament
The Chair of the ESNZ Committee thanks the organisations that came to Parliament to lend their insight to the Committee prior to it setting its first priorities in the new parliament and urges the whole sector to engage with the Committee’s inquires as they are launched.
18 November 2024
Renewable energy costs debated in the Lords
Members discuss impact of renewable fuel sources on UK energy prices. Catch up
15 November 2024
Comment: UK Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) announcement at COP29
Today’s announcement at COP29 that the UK plans to cut its emissions by 81% from 1990 levels by 2035 has upped the ante in efforts to tackle climate change.
12 November 2024
Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee launch survey to canvas views of stakeholders
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has today launched an online survey that asks stakeholders to contribute their views on the issues they think the Committee should prioritise in 2025.
08 November 2024
Chair of Energy Security & Net Zero Committee keen to scrutinise the key elements of Government plan to reduce carbon emissions
Chair of Energy Security & Net Zero Committee keen to scrutinise the key elements of Government plan to reduce carbon emissions
25 October 2024
Lords debates impact of climate policies
Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up
25 October 2024
UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords
Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up
18 October 2024
Chair-elect of the Energy Security & Net Zero Committee welcomes new head of UK’s Climate Change Committee
Chair-elect of the Energy Security & Net Zero Committee welcomes new head of UK’s Climate Change Committee
10 October 2024
Lower bills, new jobs, secure energy, reduced emissions: help shape the UK path to Net Zero
Lower bills, new jobs, secure energy, reduced emissions: help shape the UK path to Net Zero
18 September 2024
Crown Estate Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss developing offshore wind farms in partnership with Great British Energy. Catch up
03 September 2024