Policy

UK Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary calls for Belém Summit to deliver progress on climate finance, national climate plans, and a fossil fuel transition roadmap

Government announces new plan to fast track housing near commuter stations, including on Green Belt land

Host nation proposes splitting negotiating agenda in hopes of gavelling through a decision on some of the more contentious issues well ahead of the scheduled close of the summit

Legislation enabling ban on plastic wet wipes comes into force, as government urges consumers to 'bin not flush' all kinds of wet wipe

New IRENA study confirms renewables investment continues to smash records, but is still well short of levels required to meet global climate goals

Government expands heat pump scheme to include heat batteries and 'air-to-air devices' that can cool homes in summer, despite speculation over budget cuts

From climate finance and national decarbonisation plans to fossil fuel roadmaps and carbon border taxes, a raft of issues remain in play as the UN climate talks enter their crunch final week in Belém

Supermarket giant calls on policymakers to develop enhanced approach for establishing an environmental baseline for the UK's farms

Success of Clean Power 2030 mission depends on using renewables ‘intelligently’, not just building more capacity, report warns

Letter signed by organisations representing more than six million small and medium businesses warns dearth of policy support risks them being left behind in net zero transition