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The UK’s independent adviser on tackling climate change. https://www.theccc.org.uk/
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We have published our advice on the Seventh Carbon Budget. It is in line with previous Government commitments – the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Carbon Budgets, international commitments, and the Net Zero commitment in 2050.

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The UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget level should be set at 535 MtCO2e, an 87% reduction against 1990 levels. This country has a prosperous and secure future ahead. The fossil fuel age is over – it’s time to electrify the United Kingdom. www.theccc.org.uk/2025/02/26/e...

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The Committee and secretariat congratulate @chrisstark.bsky.social on being awarded a CBE in the New Years Honours list. Chris oversaw the production of over 100 publications, including six UK progress reports. www.theccc.org.uk/2024/12/31/c...

submitted 61 days ago • 8 comments

The Committee and secretariat congratulate @StarkClimate on being awarded a CBE in the New Years Honours list. Chris oversaw the production of over 100 publications, including six UK progress reports. https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/12/31/chris-stark-awarded-cbe-in-new-years-honours/

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We have some more dates for your diaries for next year. With the publication of the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget in February, we will follow this with carbon budget advice in each of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. https://www.theccc.org.uk/news/coming-up/

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The appointment process for the CCC’s Chair is now open and will be ran by the UK, Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh Governments. At an important time for climate policy in the UK, find out more about the process. https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8409

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The COP29 successfully negotiated key agreements on finance and carbon markets but has left a huge amount of work on both mitigation and adaptation action ahead of COP30. Our latest briefing is out now....

submitted 81 days ago • 1 comment

COP29 delivered mixed results. Several decisions have been deferred until next year. The UK can play a significant role in supporting climate progress, as it did most notably in driving Net Zero targets around the world when it hosted COP26....

submitted 81 days ago • 1 comment

The UK played a clear role in supporting the best possible outcomes at a challenging time from this COP. There is now the opportunity for the UK to support much wider global climate progress....

submitted 81 days ago • 1 comment

The Adaptation Committee has three new members. They will cover infrastructure, farming and health. They will support our work on assessing progress and advising the Government on the risks of climate change. https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/11/07/new-committee-appointments/

submitted 115 days ago • 1 comment

The Committee has responded to a request for advice on expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. We support the inclusion of Energy from Waste and waste incineration, but recommend not increasing the overall cap....

submitted 116 days ago • 1 comment

The Committee has published its advice to Government on the UK’s nationally determined contribution, recommending an 81% reduction in emissions by 2035. More: https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/10/26/ccc-advises-81-reduction-in-emissions-by-2035/

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We recommend the UK’s NDC commits to reduce territorial greenhouse gas emissions by 81% from 1990 to 2035. It is informed by the latest science, technological developments, and the UK’s national circumstances. It is ambitious and...

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.@ELPinchbeck has demonstrated a real knowledge and understanding of the broader climate landscape, as well as expertise in the energy sector. Both Committees are looking forward to working with her....

submitted 144 days ago • 1 comment

The appointment of @ELPinchbeck will see her oversee the publication of the Seventh Carbon Budget advice in early 2025 and the fourth Climate Change Risk Assessment independent assessment in 2026....

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The Committee is delighted to announce Emma Pinchbeck - @ELPinchbeck - will be joining the Climate Change Committee as Chief Executive from 11 November. https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/10/09/emma-pinchbeck-announced-as-the-new-chief-executive-of-the-climate-change-committee/

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🗓️ Some dates for your 2025 diaries 🗓️ The CCC will be publishing some landmark pieces next year. We’re still working on all of this (and a few other pieces!) so bear with us. We’re really looking forward to sharing our analysis with you.

submitted 151 days ago • 0 comments

It’s #HeatPumpWeek - Our latest Progress Report set out that heat pumps need to increase from around 1% today to nearly 10% in 2030. Heat pumps are more efficient, low-carbon and effective for heating homes....

submitted 157 days ago • 1 comment

The Committee has set out a priority list of ten recommendations. They can help deliver on the UK’s climate targets, provide jobs and make our energy more secure. Read more: https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/progress-in-reducing-emissions-2024-report-to-parliament/

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UK emissions are now less than half the levels they were in 1990. But we must continue to push on. Ambitious actions are needed beyond the energy sector – especially in industry, transport and buildings....

submitted 227 days ago • 1 comment

Our annual Progress Report is out today. The country’s 2030 target is at risk. It’s not too late to get back on track but now the Government needs to take urgent action in the next year. Let’s take a closer look at the analysis ->🧵

submitted 227 days ago • 1 comment

Our latest assessment of UK progress is out today. Action is needed across all sectors of the economy, with renewables, heat pumps and EVs becoming the norm if the UK is to get back on track for its targets....

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