Net Zero. The UK's contribution to stopping global warming
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Reassesses the UK's long-term emissions targets. Covers: the principles and approach in considering the UK's long-term climate targets; climate science and international circumstances; UK contribution to the global effort to mitigate climate change; supporting increased global ambition; reaching net-zero emissions in the UK; delivering a net-zero emissions target for the UK; costs and benefits of a net-zero target for the UK.
History
May 2019 edition.
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Climate Change
Publisher History
Now known as the Climate Change Committee. The Committee on Climate Change was established under the Climate Change Act 2008 as an independent advisory body to the UK Government and Devolved Administrations, to advise on emissions targets and report to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate change.
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