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  • UK energy statistics: statistical press release - September 2020

    September 2020 editions of Energy Trends and Energy Prices published.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK and Chile urge countries to take ambitious action on climate change

    The UK and Chile have issued a joint call for ambition on emissions reduction, adaptation and financing plans ahead of COP26.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Environment Secretary speech on biodiversity: 24 September 2020

    Environment Secretary George Eustice outlines the UK's vision for tackling biodiversity loss at home and abroad.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • British Embassy Athens supports Climate Week NYC

    This week, as part of Climate Week NYC, which runs alongside the UN General Assembly, UK is sharing its ambitious climate commitments

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Opportunities for clean energy in the future Philippines: op-ed by Daniel Pruce

    British Ambassador to the Philippines, Daniel Pruce writes about the opportunity Philippines offers through its vast renewable sources to accelerate transition to clean energy.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • PM: ‘Climate action cannot be another victim of coronavirus’

    PM Boris Johnson will address a UN Climate Action Roundtable hosted by the UN Secretary-General.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Gas goes green as UK takes another step toward net zero

    Government has launched a consultation to scale up green gas and reduce emissions from the gas grid.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Going faster on global ambition to tackle climate change ahead of COP26

    COP26 President Alok Sharma at the New York Climate Week Event, “COP26 and the Zero Carbon Growth Agenda”, hosted by the UN Race to Zero campaign in partnership with the Climate Group.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • COP26 Energy Transition Council launched

    The COP26 Energy Transition Council was announced at 'Passing the Tipping Point: the next decade of clean energy cooperation'- a side event to the 11th Clean Energy Ministerial and 5th Mission Innovation Ministerial …

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK kicks off Climate Week NYC with a series of ambitious climate commitments

    COP26 President and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Alok Sharma will announce a series of new climate commitments today at the launch of Climate Week NYC, which runs alongside the UN General A…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK businesses & Egypt government discuss green economy investment

    The Department for International Trade at the British Embassy in Cairo organised the first Green Economy webinar for UK businesses in Egypt.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Leading the charge on World EV Day!

    Highways England invests over £9 million in electric vehicle ‘try before you buy’ scheme

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  • Platform for Redesign 2020: opening address

    Opening address by Alok Sharma, COP26 President and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, at the Online Platform on Sustainable and Resilient Recovery from COVID-19, hosted by the Japanese Governme…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Platform for Redesign 2020: closing address

    Closing address by Kwasi Kwarteng, Minister of State, Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, at the Online Platform on Sustainable and Resilient Recovery from COVID-19, hosted by the Japanese Government.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK-Egypt partnership at heart of global efforts to tackle climate crisis

    COP26 President and Egyptian Environment Minister held a call today to discuss collective ambitions for the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Minister Davies visits Pembroke Dock Marine project set to tackle climate change and boost Swansea Bay Region economy

    The project will receive UK Government funding and generate more than 1,800 jobs for the region

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Restart of the UK in JAPAN campaign

    The British Embassy, British Consulate-General and the British Council, in partnership with principal partners Jaguar Land Rover and Standard Chartered Bank and official partner Rio Tinto are proud to announce the resumption…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • World-leading new law to protect rainforests and clean up supply chains

    Legislation would make it illegal for larger businesses to use products unless they comply with local laws to protect natural areas.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Third Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction now open for applications

    Land managers offered guaranteed income for tree planting after third auction of Woodland Carbon Guarantee is announced.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Legally binding targets to help “build back greener”

    The Government sets out how it will underpin key environmental commitments with legally binding targets, including for air quality, water, waste and biodiversity.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government