Climate change
Climate change news from UK Parliament.
We must slam the brakes on biodiversity loss, says Chair
Environmental Audit Committee Chair comments on Sir David Attenborough documentary on extinction and UN biodiversity targets
14 September 2020
Climate Assembly UK publishes report on path to net zero emissions
The first UK-wide citizens’ assembly on climate change, which was commissioned by six House of Commons Select Committees, publishes its final report today on how the UK can reach its legally binding target of net zero emissions by 2050.
10 September 2020
Business Secretary questioned on COP26, Greening the Covid recovery and Net-Zero
Environmental Audit Committee examines a number of existing and future opportunities for Net Zero Britain
07 September 2020
Environment needs not be stumbling block in UK–EU agreement
The EU Environment Sub-Committee summarises the findings of the Level Playing Field inquiry
27 July 2020
Minister questioned on the level playing field and state aid
EU Goods hears evidence from the Minister on the level playing field and state aid on Monday 29 June at 10.30am
26 June 2020
Lords questions government on net-zero emissions and seaside resorts on 22 June
Watch the proceedings online from 2.30pm
19 June 2020
Lords questions government on waste prevention and UK's relationship with China on 17 June
Watch questions live online from 11am
16 June 2020
Lords question government on Covid-19 and NATO on 19 May
Watch the live event online from 11am
18 May 2020
What is the Government's approach to Sub-Saharan Africa?
The International Relations and Defence Committee takes evidence 20 May 2020 at 10.00am
14 May 2020
Chair comments on National Audit Office's report on the MoD
Environmental Audit Committee Chair comments on NAO report on the Ministry of Defence: Environmental sustainability overview
13 May 2020
Is hydrogen a viable low-carbon energy source for the UK?
Committee launches a session exploring hydrogen production, distribution and potential application
07 May 2020
Parliament turns lights out for Earth Hour
Parliament joins other landmarks across the world for Earth Hour 2020
27 March 2020
Mark Carney questioned on green finance and COP26
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 18 March at 10.15am
13 March 2020
Lords discusses green economy
Members debate investment to meet zero carbon targets
13 March 2020
How is climate change affecting developing countries and what actions should the government take?
The External Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on 12 March 2020 at 10.05am
12 March 2020