Environmental protection

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?

On Wednesday 4 December the ESNZ Committee will hold a one-off session on retrofitting our homes for net zero.

Offshore wind projects legislation has third reading in the House. Catch up

Members discuss long-term energy security legislation. Find out more

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.

Members discuss impact of renewable fuel sources on UK energy prices. Catch up

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.

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.

Government responses requested for predecessor Committee’s reports

Comment: UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16)

Chair of Energy Security & Net Zero Committee keen to scrutinise the key elements of Government plan to reduce carbon emissions

Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up

Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up