News and communications

Multi-agency operation, led by Environment Agency, tested flood response on South Coast. Climate change means increased risk of coastal erosion and flooding.

• Updated: 17 October 2023

John Hamilton and Sophie Daud gave a lecture on climate change to the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy 2023 cohort.

• Updated: 8 September 2023

To support the Philippines’ fast moving shift to renewable energy and rapid progression on offshore wind, the Royal Norwegian Embassy and British Embassy in Manila held a 2-day workshop from 5 to 6 September 2023.

• Updated: 7 September 2023

UK in Nigeria invites NGOs to submit bids by 1 August 2023 for a COP28 and civil society engagement project.

• Updated: 27 July 2023

The Mitigation Action Facility, supported by the German and UK Governments, is accepting submissions for climate change mitigation projects.

• Updated: 19 July 2023

Third National Adaptation Programme outlines how government will protect infrastructure, promote a greener economy and ensure resilient food production.

• Updated: 17 July 2023

Belize to benefit from World Meteorological Organization’s new Systematic Observations Financing Facility. UK MET Office supporting as peer advisor.

• Updated: 15 July 2023

Environmental permit public consultation now open for comments until 2 August 2023.

• Updated: 23 June 2023

Speaking at Santiago’s Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre, James Cleverly outlined the ambitious future of UK-Latin America relations and called for the region to be given a greater voice on the world stage.

• Updated: 22 May 2023

The Promoting Adaptation to Changing Coasts (PACCo) project which delivered large-scale adaptation across two countries has made its how-to guide available to all.

• Updated: 11 May 2023

The Plan, developed by scientists and public health experts, brings together and improves existing guidance on weather and health.

• Updated: 27 April 2023

The Royal Air Force has successfully completed a Voyager air-to-air refuelling flight, powered by an approximately 43% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

• Updated: 17 April 2023

The British Embassy Manila and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources co-chaired the 3rd UK-PH Climate Change and Environment Dialogue on 13 April.

• Updated: 15 April 2023

The visit of the Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan reinforced the shared commitment of the UK and Paraguay to combat climate change.

• Updated: 4 April 2023

The Sanctuary Awards have today recognised outstanding sustainability and conservation efforts across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) over the past year.

• Updated: 21 March 2023

Increased incomes for local communities and forest preservation amongst the many benefits of UKPACT shade coffee initiative.

• Updated: 10 March 2023

The UK’s Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme contributes to tackling climate change in southern Mexico.

• Updated: 2 March 2023

UK Minister for Overseas Territories, Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment, Lord Goldsmith is in Libreville for 2 days to attend the One Forest Summit.

• Updated: 1 March 2023

Sir James Bevan addresses business leaders at Chapter Zero, sharing more lessons and insight to help organisations progress toward Net Zero.

• Updated: 28 February 2023

The first ever Civil Service Climate and Environment Conference is being supported by the Government Actuary's Department. The event will be held in person and online in central London.

• Updated: 15 February 2023