We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
The Net Zero Strategy sets out how the UK will deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
The UK’s sixth Carbon Budget will incorporate the UK’s share of international aviation and shipping emissions for the first time, to bring the UK more than three-quarters of the way to net zero by 2050.
Firms will be required to disclose climate-related financial information, ensuring they consider the risks and opportunities they face as a result of climate change.
Formal submission of the UK’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the UNFCCC under the Paris Agreement, in response to the Glasgow Climate Pact.
The Together for our Planet campaign encourages small businesses to pledge to cut their emissions to net zero by 2050 or sooner, while helping them grow, adapt and seize new opportunities.
New UK finance through the CARA programme to help over 14 million people adapt to climate change, promote low carbon growth and protect the environment.
States will support the establishment of green shipping corridors globally under the Clydebank Declaration launched at COP26.
Boris Johnson and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new flagship international initiative to dramatically accelerate the global transition to a clean powered world.
Britain’s largest businesses are leading the way in the global transition to net zero emissions, with over half of FTSE100 companies now committed to eliminating their contribution to climate change by 2050.
Governments, farmers and businesses commit to urgent action to protect our land and make our agriculture and food systems more sustainable for the future.
UK launches ‘Clean Green Initiative’ at COP26 to help developing countries take advantage of green technology and grow their economies sustainably.
A package of UK support announced at COP26 today will bring together private sector finance and public sector expertise to scale African climate adaptation projects and provide life-saving support in the face of climate shoc…
A virtual briefing by COP26 President Alok Sharma to all UN Member states ahead of the Climate Ambition Summit on 12 December 2020.
Young people will be empowered to take action on the environment as part of new measures designed to put climate change at the heart of education.
COP26 President Alok Sharma speaking at the Vogue Business and Shopify Sustainability Forum
COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma delivers a keynote speech at the launch of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity (VCMI) initiative
Independent Green Jobs Taskforce issues call to action on how the UK can deliver a green industrial revolution with government, business and the education sector working together.
A new plan aims for at least 68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade, compared to 1990 levels.
More than 100 leaders will commit to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030.
£11.3 million funding to help UK distilleries ditch fossil fuels and develop low carbon heating systems that will make production processes greener.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).