Land use: policies for a net zero UK
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Assesses how land is used and the changes that need to be made to deliver the UK Government's net zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050. Discusses: land use scenarios that deliver climate goals - evidence update; costs and benefits of the scenarios; policies to deliver land-based emissions reduction and carbon sequestration; and measures to deliver changes in consumer behaviour.
History
January 2020 edition.
Subjects
- Environmental planning/land
- Climate Change
- Planning and development
- Climate change
- Land use planning
- Special subject areas
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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