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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. theccc.org.uk/2025/02/26/end…
​​End the fossil fuel age for a secure and prosperous future.​ - Climate Change Committee

​​End the fossil fuel age for a secure and prosperous future.​  - Climate Change Committee

Today the country’s climate advisors, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), present a new pathway to a decarbonised UK.…

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Chair of the CCC @topnigel and CEO Emma Pinchbeck are kicking off the year by giving evidence about our Seventh Carbon Budget advice to the @CommonsEAC on Wednesday. See how our advice on where emissions reduction should happen has evolved over time and key things to know👇
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🌍 A carbon budget is a cap on the amount of greenhouse gases the UK can emit over a five-year period. 👏 So far, the UK has met all three carbon budgets. Three more are already set in law, mapping out the UK’s decarbonisation path until 2037.
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For his incredible contribution to tackling climate change, Committee member Professor Piers Forster has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours 2026🏆 Read our statement: theccc.org.uk/2025/12/30/pro…
Professor Piers Forster awarded CBE in New Year Honours - Climate Change Committee

Professor Piers Forster awarded CBE in New Year Honours - Climate Change Committee

The Committee and secretariat congratulate Professor Piers Forster on being awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours list.

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Our response to the Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero👇 theccc.org.uk/publication/le…
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The Climate Change Committee is using cost assumptions for offshore wind that do not reflect reality. These inaccurate costings are being used to justify spending hundreds of billions of pounds and transforming our entire economy. They must correct them. My letter to the CCC👇🏾
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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Topping CMG the new Chair of the Committee from 23 July. Read the announcement here ⬇️ theccc.org.uk/2025/07/22/nig…
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Today, we are being very clear in our assessment of progress on adaptation. Extreme weather in the UK is increasingly likely. The country is not appropriately prepared for this. theccc.org.uk/publication/pr…
Progress in adapting to climate change: 2025 report to Parliament - Climate Change Committee

Progress in adapting to climate change: 2025 report to Parliament - Climate Change Committee

Footnotes have been removed from the HTML version of this report. For the footnoted version of this report,…

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What does this look like in the UK? A rise in the amount of heatwaves, heavy rainfall, and wildfire-conducive conditions. This impacts infrastructure that matters to us all: schools, hospitals, care homes. It impacts our workplaces and where we live.
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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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Electrification makes up 60% of emissions reductions by 2040. This includes decarbonising the grid and replacing fossil fuelled cars and heating systems with electric alternatives.
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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. theccc.org.uk/2024/12/31/chr…
Chris Stark awarded CBE in New Years Honours - Climate Change Committee

Chris Stark awarded CBE in New Years Honours - Climate Change Committee

The Committee and secretariat congratulate Chris Stark on being awarded a CBE in the New Years Honours list.…

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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. 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. apply-for-public-appointment…
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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. theccc.org.uk/publication/co…
COP29 Key outcomes and next steps for the UK - Climate Change Committee

COP29 Key outcomes and next steps for the UK - Climate Change Committee

Acknowledgements The Committee would like to thank the team that prepared this report and its analysis. This was…

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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. theccc.org.uk/2024/12/11/opp…
Opportunity for the UK to support global climate progress - Climate Change Committee

Opportunity for the UK to support global climate progress - Climate Change Committee

COP29 delivered mixed results. Several decisions that should have been made at this COP have been deferred until…

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Three key areas: 1. The UK is well positioned to support the delivery and mobilisation of the finance goal. 2. The UK needs to ensure the Global Clean Power Alliance complements other coalitions. 3. The UK’s NDC must be formalised, with plans on adaptation and finance included.
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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. theccc.org.uk/2024/12/11/opp…
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ALT An image and quote from Professor Piers Forster, interim Chair of the Climate Change Committee which states: “The UK’s target and record of tackling emissions and adapting to climate change provides a powerful example globally – but only if the policies to achieve its’ targets are in place and supporting delivery.”

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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. theccc.org.uk/2024/11/07/new…
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New Committee appointments - Climate Change Committee

There are three new appointments to the Adaptation Committee. This is in addition to four new expert adviser…

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The Committee also welcomes four expert adviser roles. Professor Davies and Professor Dawson transitioning to advisers on the Adaptation Committee until Apr-25, joining Professor Betts. Professor Willis will advise on our mitigation work.
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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. theccc.org.uk/publication/le…
Letter: Advice on implementing the expansion of the UK ETS - Climate Change Committee

Letter: Advice on implementing the expansion of the UK ETS - Climate Change Committee

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

CCC advises 81% reduction in emissions by 2035 - Climate Change Committee

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has offered advice on the level of the country’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution…

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It is informed by the latest science, technological developments, and the UK’s national circumstances. This sets the right level of ambition for the UK.
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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 deliverable. theccc.org.uk/publication/le…
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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. theccc.org.uk/2024/10/09/emm…
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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. theccc.org.uk/2024/10/09/emm…
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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. theccc.org.uk/2024/10/09/emm…
An image of Emma Pinchbeck with a quote which states - "I take the opportunity to influence the UK's progress on reducing emissions incredibly seriously, and to support Government make this transition in the way that most benefits people and the economy."

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