Climate change
Climate change news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates impacts of climate change
Members discuss effects of climate change on health, the economy, food security and the environment. Catch up
25 July 2023
Comment: National Adaptation Programme
Philip Dunne MP reacts to the Government’s announcement of its third National Adaptation Programme
18 July 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss International Widows’ Day, graduate workers in trade unions, heat and power in Great Britain and Sino-British relations. Catch up
07 July 2023
MPs to debate the role of local government in reaching Net Zero
MPs to debate the role of local government in reaching Net Zero
05 June 2023
UK Government tells MPs that it is committed to “placing the UK at the forefront” of floating offshore wind
Welsh Affairs Committee publishes Government Response to Floating offshore wind in Wales
26 May 2023
John Kerry to appear before the Defence Committee on climate change
John Kerry to appear before the Defence Committee on climate change
22 May 2023
Is existing UK Government policy sufficient to attract and keep green investment? Ministers answer MPs’ questions
Committee to hear from UK Government Ministers Baroness Penn and Lord Callanan.
11 May 2023
Are Government targets on air pollution sufficient?
Environmental Audit Committee launches a new inquiry considering outdoor and indoor air quality targets
10 May 2023
Five short debates in the Lords
Members discuss climate change policies, supported housing, performing arts, transport investment and prison officer retirement ages. Catch up
31 March 2023
JCNSS publishes Government Response to Readiness for storms ahead? Critical national infrastructure in an age of climate change
Committee publishes the Government’s response to its report, Readiness for storms ahead? Critical National Infrastructure in an age of climate change
02 March 2023
New Polar Research Sub-Committee explores UK’s relationship to Arctic environment
The Sub-Committee will look into the UK's leadership role in Arctic science.
21 February 2023
Where does nuclear energy in Wales go from here? MPs quiz UK Government ministers and experts
Welsh Affairs Committee explores the future of nuclear energy in Wales
20 February 2023
MPs to debate the Independent Review of Net Zero
MPs to debate the Independent Review of Net Zero
06 February 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss COP15, mortality rates, Oak National Academy, and Zimbabwe. Catch up
12 January 2023
National ‘war effort’ mobilisation needed to improve energy efficiency, install solar panels on new developments and set clear date to end oil and gas licensing
Environmental Audit Committee sets out how the UK can accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels
05 January 2023