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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.
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.
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.
A new plan aims for at least 68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade, compared to 1990 levels.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, UK Minister for the United Nations, gave a statement at the UN Security Council open debate on climate security.
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.
UK launches ‘Clean Green Initiative’ at COP26 to help developing countries take advantage of green technology and grow their economies sustainably.
COP26 President Alok Sharma speaking at the Vogue Business and Shopify Sustainability Forum
UK and Zambia sign landmark Green Growth Compact to drive billions in sustainable investment, create jobs and strengthen economic partnership.
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.
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.
Backed with £27.5 million of UK government funding, the Urban Climate Action programme will support cities across Africa, Asia and Latin America to tackle climate change.
New government funding to protect tropical rainforests, regions and communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The UK has secured a 190-strong coalition of countries and organisations at COP26, with countries such as Poland, Vietnam, Egypt, Chile and Morocco announcing commitments to phase out coal power.
Dominic Raab visits Estonia and Norway for talks on the regional security threat posed by Russia, and climate change ahead of the COP26 climate conference.
COP26 President Alok Sharma met with Colombia’s President Iván Duque to discuss the importance of mobilising climate finance at scale in Colombia and to launch three new climate finance initiatives to help Colombia transitio…
States will support the establishment of green shipping corridors globally under the Clydebank Declaration launched at COP26.
France, Germany, UK, US and EU launch ground-breaking International Just Energy Transition Partnership with South Africa.
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