Policy

Updated Green Finance Strategy beefs up government's plans to make the UK a net zero financial centre and create new markets for nature investment

Raft of energy and climate documents published today suggest big decisions on planning reform that can scale low-carbon energy source have been deferred once again

Carbon Budget Delivery Plan notes existing policies do not put UK fully on track to meet 2030s Carbon Budget, but insists upcoming measures can close emissions gap

But high profile plans to install carbon capture at Drax bioenergy power plant in Yorkshire missed off initial list of projects progressing to next phase of CCUS competition

A round up of all the main policy announcements, funding competitions, and consultations unveiled by the government today as part of its revamped Net Zero Strategy

Consultations launched on plans to require auto manufacturers to produce rising share of zero emission vehicles and push airlines to source sustainable aviation fuels

Are today's announcements 'a weak and feeble groundhog day of re-announcements' or an impressive strategy to 'extend our head-start in developing the industries of the future'?

Sweeping energy security package promises increased investment in CCS, nuclear, renewables, energy efficiency, and clean tech, but critics warn crucial measures remain badly underpowered

The government's failure to produce a detailed Net Zero Investment Plan sends the wrong signal to investors and companies, writes E3G's Nick Mabey

New regulation designed to accelerate decarbonisation of road transport, as EU Council approves latest package of measures to tackle emissions from industry, forestry and land-use