UK climate policy

This clip from the House of Lords King’s Speech debate on the ‘Economy, transport, energy and the environment’ on Monday... Read more

Esin Serin and Anna Valero explain why further weakening of climate policy in the UK's King's Speech endangers global efforts to keep the 1.5°C target alive and lacks environmental, economic and political logic. Read more

Esin Serin and Bob Ward issue comments in response to the King's Speech delivered on 7 November 2023. The speech outlines the UK Government's priorities for the forthcoming parliamentary session. Read more

In this commentary, Brendan Curran argues that by changing course to a robust green industrial strategy, the UK Government could protect vulnerable groups in society and take advantage of the economic opportunities a just green transition offers.  Read more

Reports that the Government is planning to drop essential climate policies send the wrong signals to businesses looking to invest in the new growth story of the future. It is the opposite of good economics. Read more

Bob Ward responds to reports that the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, will make a speech this week in which he will announce plans to slow down the transition away from fossil fuels. Read more

The UK Government has watered down its commitments to net zero, breaking the cross-party consensus on the need for Britain to lead in the global battle against climate change. This commentary argues that now is the time to double down on policy action before it is too late. Read more

This statement from the Blueprint Coalition (a partnership of local government, environmental and research organisations) calls on the UK government to retain its key net zero commitments. The statement includes quotes from Candice Howarth. Read more

Esin Serin argues that the Government’s approach to CCUS development needs an urgent rethink if the UK is to meet its net zero targets. Read more

Welcoming the statement on 5 September 2023 by the Government that it would make it less difficult to obtain planning permission to... Read more