Weakening net zero policy ‘will spook investors’, warns UK’s climate adviser Nigel Topping @thecccuk.bsky.social said there was “robust evidence” the UK would benefit economically from strong climate policy #climatecrisis Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Topping CMG the new Chair of the Committee from 23 July. Read the announcement here ⬇️ www.theccc.org.uk/2025/07/22/n...

New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING with Emma Pinchbeck, head of @thecccuk.bsky.social on all things climate crisis and net zero alastaircampbell.org/2025/07/142-...

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.

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...

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...

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/

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/

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

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....

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....

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....

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/

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....

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/

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...

.@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....

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....

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/

🗓️ 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.

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....

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/

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....

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 ->🧵

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....

We have a new date for our UK Progress Report. It will now be published on Thursday 18 July.

We’ve delayed our Progress Report due to the dissolution of Parliament. A new date will be announced after the election.

We are pleased to see the Government follow our advice and not carry forward the overachievement of the Third Carbon Budget. As ever, the aim should be to meet and outperform carbon budgets through actions to reduce emissions.

In 2026, the CCC will advise the UK on the risks from climate change and the potential for adaptation to address them. We have now started the analytical work that will underpin this advice. https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/proposed-methodology-for-the-ccra4-advice/

This week Dr James Richardson started in the role of Acting Chief Executive here at the CCC. Until Monday, James has been the Chief Analyst for the organisation. He is now posting from @ChiefExecCCC. Follow him for future updates and insights on our work.

Today is @ChiefExecCCC last day, the Committee and staff thank him for his service.

The Scottish Government is failing to achieve Scotland’s ambitious climate goals. There is still no comprehensive delivery strategy for meeting future emissions targets and actions fall short. (1/5)

The Scottish Government delayed its draft Climate Change Plan last year, this has left a significant period without sufficient actions or policies to reach its 2030 target. More:...

We’ve published the latest assessment of Scotland’s progress to reduce emissions. The Committee no longer believes that the Scottish Government will meet its statutory 2030 goal to reduce emissions by 75%. More:...

The Third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3), the Government’s programme to ensure the country is resilient to the impacts of climate change was published in July 2023. We think it falls far short of what is needed. (1/5)

The UK Government’s statutory plan to ensure the country is prepared for the effects of climate change falls far short of what is required. Our latest assessment is published today....

The Committee has published its initial assessment of the Third National Adaptation Programme. Its key failure remains the absence of a credible vision for a well adapted UK, resilient to the climate risks now facing the country....

Today the Committee has written to Minister Graham Stuart, congratulating the Government for meeting the UK’s Third Carbon Budget, but advising unequivocally that surplus emissions must not be carried forward to loosen later carbon budgets....

We are hiring! We are seeking three new independent members for our Adaptation Committee. We are looking for a member with expertise in the interaction between health and climate change, a member with expertise in infrastructure, and a member with expertise in farming. (1/2)

While 2023 was the hottest year on record with global greenhouse gas emissions at an all-time high, COP28 took important steps to try to change the direction of travel. We’ve published our latest assessment -...

The negotiations at COP28 made important advances to coordinate and deliver global climate action. The agreement brings implications for the UK. Demonstrating delivery towards the ambitious 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution is now needed....

We have published our assessment of the recent COP28 summit. We identify key actions for the UK in response to the COP28 outcome:. https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/cop28-key-outcomes-and-next-steps-for-the-uk/

Chris Stark will leave the Climate Change Committee after serving as Chief Executive for the past six years. Chris has overseen the production of over 100 publications, including six UK progress reports. More:...

It is the last week until our call for evidence closes. Inform our advice on the Seventh Carbon Budget by submitting your evidence here - https://www.theccc.org.uk/climate-action/calls-for-evidence/

We are seeking views to inform our advice on the UK's Seventh Carbon Budget, Wales's Fourth Carbon Budget and Northern Ireland's Fourth Carbon Budget. There are just two weeks left to submit evidence. More: https://www.theccc.org.uk/climate-action/calls-for-evidence/

Looking for something to watch over the festive break? We have produced a video explaining our intended methodological approach for the Seventh Carbon Budget. Watch @ChiefExecCCC and team - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKZcDPBZx4I

The Climate Change Act 2008 is the UK’s legal framework for tackling climate change. Part of our role is to advise the Government on the level of each carbon budget. We’ve set out our intended methodology for CB7 and would appreciate your input. ...

We're hiring! We have a vacancy within our Climate Change Risk Assessment team for an economist to shape our work on the economics of climate risk and adaptation. Find out more: https://theccc.org.uk/about/careers/

In early 2025 the CCC will advise the UK on the level of its Seventh Carbon Budget, the legal limit for UK net emissions of greenhouse gases over the years 2038 to 2042. We have now started the analytical work that will underpin this advice.

Today marks 15 years since the UK pioneered a legal and institutional framework for climate action with the Climate Change Act and the establishment of an independent Climate Change Committee in 2008. A joint statement - @piersforster and @baroness_brown -...