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  • UK and Japan collaborate to tackle climate change & promote energy security

    The UK and Japan will increase their cooperation to tackle international climate change and energy security issues, including energy efficiency, nuclear energy and renewable energy policies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Climate Group 10th Anniversary Event

    Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change speech at the Climate Group's 10th Anniversary Event.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report published

    The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released the third part of its latest report on climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Davey statement

    Edward Davey statement on UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group 3 report on mitigating climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Results of the Committee on Climate Change Triennial Review

    Written Ministerial Statement by Secretary of State Edward Davey announcing the results of the Committee on Climate Change Triennial Review.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office teams win three Civil Service Awards

    Foreign Office teams recognised for their outstanding achievements at the 2013 Civil Service Awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Stephen Lovegrove (DECC) visit to Copenhagen

    The Permanent Secretary for the Department of Energy and Climate Change spoke today at the green think tank CONCITOs annual conference

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Looking at sustainable development in a global landscape

    In November a new forum will bring together experts to discuss an integrated approach to sustainable development alongside UN climate talks in Warsaw

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner assesses drought in Namibia

    The Namibian President declared a national emergency in response to the worsening drought situation. The UK assesses the situation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Level 2 heatwave alert issued

    Areas around England may experience ‘heatwave’ conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts.

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  • Practice good sun sense during this sunny spell

    A reminder on how to stay safe in the sun.

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  • National climate change adaptation programme report published

    The National Adaptation Programme report sets out what leading businesses, councils and communities, as well as government, are doing to tackle climate threats.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Davey welcomes President Obama's speech and Climate Action Plan

    Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, welcomes the US President's Climate Action Plan

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Resource management and food security

    A presentation delivered at the Food Security Futures Conference highlights the need for more resource assessment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Predicting climate change in West Africa

    A new book looks at the potential impacts of climate change in the future of West Africa

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Climate change in the draft National Curriculum

    Plans in the new National Curriculum to provide pupils with a better understanding of all climate issues, including climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Climate Week Award for DFID

    Last week Evergreen Agriculture, a DFID funded project, was recognised in the UK Climate Week Awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Climate change: DFID wins award for fertiliser trees project

    The Department For International Develeopment has won Best Initiative by a Government or Statutory Body at the Climate Week Awards 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Competition to protect infrastructure from climate change

    Candidates will be awarded up to £100,000 for each idea that address risks to infrastructure identified in Defra's Climate Change Risk Assessment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Agreement struck to prepare communities for climate change

    Homes, roads and parks could all be better protected from the effects of climate change after an agreement was struck between ministers and local government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government