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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

✈️ The Committee’s advice to the UK Government on proposed Heathrow Airport expansion is now live. 📄Read the full report: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/advice-to-the-uk-government-on-proposed-heathrow-airport-expansion/

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Climate Centre @climatecentreuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

UK transport is buckling under the effects of climate change says @sophievipond.bsky.social , from the Climate Change Committee. Talking on the BBC Today Programme, Sophie warned that the country needs to think long-term, investing in "drainage, slope stabilization, and flood defenses."

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

💧 Drought has been declared across parts of the UK. In our A Well-Adapted UK report, the Committee set out recommendations for government to help avoid future water shortages. 🎥 CEO Emma Pinchbeck explains. 🔗 Read the report: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Since Parliament passed the Climate Change Act in 2008, the UK has set legally binding carbon budgets. These five year caps on greenhouse gas emissions have helped drive down territorial emissions 📉 See progress and what needs to be done ➡️ Read our latest report: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Wales has a key role in a secure, affordable, low-carbon future. Last week Chair Nigel Topping and CEO Emma Pinchbeck met people helping shape the country’s transition. Pictured: ☀️ Awel Aman Tawe ⚡Future Generations Commissioner Derek Walker 🌱 NFU Cymru 🔧 Cardiff and Vale College 🏘️ Tai Tarian

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The government has announced it will be planning for a minimum of 2°C of warming by 2050 and committed to setting stronger, measurable objectives for climate adaptation. The need for action could not be more urgent. ⚠️ Read our full response: www.theccc.org.uk/2026/07/13/r...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Why faster electrification would save people money ⚡ Electric technologies use energy more efficiently and reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices. 👉 Swipe through the key findings in our progress in reducing emissions 2026 report. 📖 Read the report: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Committee warmly welcome Parliament’s decision to pass the Seventh Carbon Budget into law this evening. This sets a legally binding target of around 87% emissions reduction for 2038–42, in line with our advice. Response from our Chair ⬇️ www.theccc.org.uk/2026/06/24/r...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Our latest assessment of the UK’s progress in reducing emissions is out. The headline: Electrification would save people money, but government action is falling short of making these savings a reality. 🎥 Watch our explainer video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na8v... ⬇️

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Progress in reducing emissions 2026 report to Parliament

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Yesterday our Director of Adaptation Dr Richard Millar and Adaptation Committee member Swenja Surminski gave evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee in Parliament on extreme heat 🌡️ ▶️ Watch the full session: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We're delighted that the Government have accepted the Committee's advised level for the Seventh Carbon Budget. Legislation laid before Parliament proposes a target of ~87% emissions reduction in the period 2038-42. 📖 Read our full response: www.theccc.org.uk/2026/06/02/r...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Congratulations to two of our Committee members, Professor Hayley Fowler FRS and Piers Forster CBE FRS, who have been elected Fellows of The Royal Society 🏆 www.theccc.org.uk/2026/05/27/t...

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Two Committee members elected as Fellows of the Royal Society - Climate Change Committee

Professor Hayley Fowler and Professor Piers Forster have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society.

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📢 Hear from the people behind the citizens' panel at the heart of UK climate advice. Yesterday, @thecccuk.bsky.social published 'A Well-Adapted UK' — shaped in part by citizens deliberating on what climate adaptation should mean for people across the UK. 📆 2 June 🔗 luma.com/wd4xq5mr

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Citizens’ Panel on climate adaptation in the UK - Dialogue Report Launch · Zoom · Luma

Join us for the launch of a new dialogue report from the Climate Change Committee’s Citizens’ Panel on Climate Adaptation in the UK, supported by…

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

📣 Our ‘A Well‑Adapted UK’ report is live. How do we protect our way of life from the biggest climate risks we face today? www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLU7... ⬇️

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Our latest analysis shows that energy losses could be halved by 2050 in a Net Zero system. Why? Because low-carbon technologies like EVs and heat pumps are more efficient, meaning they require less energy to meet the same level of demand. ⚡ Read here: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Our CEO Emma Pinchbeck spoke to The Telegraph this weekend about the current energy crisis⚡ We need to spend a lot more time thinking about demand. That is the more straightforward way to help make the UK resilient to future price shocks.

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

📢 We’re thrilled to share three new appointments to the Committee announced today by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Devolved Governments. Professor Laura Diaz Anadon, Emily Norton and Professor Andrew Jordan 👋 www.theccc.org.uk/2026/03/17/n...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Today we have published new analysis building on the Committee's advice on the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget. Our conclusions about the cost of decarbonising the UK and impacts on energy security were tested against different scenarios ⬇️ Read the full report here: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

This morning our CEO Emma Pinchbeck and Head of Net Zero Dr Emily Nurse gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on the Scottish Government’s Draft Climate Change Plan (CCP). Watch here: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/net-...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Some dates for your diary - our next statutory publications 📅 A huge amount of analysis has gone into these and we look forward to sharing them with you soon.

• 25 February: Scotland's progress in reducing emissions - our annual review of the Scottish Government's progress and assessment of the policies in place for future delivery.
• 20 May: Well-Adapted UK - a new report, five years in the making, setting out what risks the country faces, and what it can do about them. This is part of the CCC's independent assessment for the Fourth Climate Change Risk Assessment.
• 24 June: UK's progress in reducing emissions - our annual report to Parliament monitoring the UK Government’s progress and current policies.

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Chair of the CCC Nigel Topping and CEO Emma Pinchbeck are kicking off the year by giving evidence about our Seventh Carbon Budget advice to the Environmental Audit Committee on Wednesday. See how our advice on where emissions reduction should happen has evolved over time and key things to know 👇

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

For his incredible contribution to tackling climate change, Committee member Professor Piers Forster has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours 2026 🏆 Read our statement: www.theccc.org.uk/2025/12/30/p...

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Professor Piers Forster awarded CBE in New Year Honours - Climate Change Committee

The Committee and secretariat congratulate Professor Piers Forster on being awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours list.

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Congratulations to Professor Piers Forster who has been reappointed to the Committee. Professor Corinne Le Quere’s term as a member of the Committee has also been extended by up to six months. www.theccc.org.uk/2025/11/28/p...

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Professor Forster reappointed to Committee and Professor Le Quéré’s contract extended - Climate Change Committee

Two of the UK’s leading climate scientists will serve as Climate Change Committee members for a longer period.

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

It's good news that the Government are taking the impacts of climate change seriously and have sought our advice to strengthen adaptation objectives. Read the letter published today from Baroness Brown, Chair of the Adaptation Committee, to Emma Hardy MP 👇 www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

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Letter: CCC letter to Minister Hardy - advice on the UK's adaptation objectives - Climate Change Committee

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

💚 “Nature is one of our best tools to fight climate breakdown.” – Dr Gemma Harper, @jncc-ceo.bsky.social Yesterday marked a historic moment for UK climate & nature policy 🧵 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/news/jncc-an... @marycreagh.bsky.social, @hdavidcooper.bsky.social, @katiewhitemp.bsky.social.

Witnessing Emma Pinchbeck CEO of the Climate Change Committee (left) and JNCC CEO Gemma Harper (right) signing the pivotal agreement in the fight against climate breakdown and ecological collapse are (back row, from left): Minister for Climate in the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero, Katie White; JNCC Chair David Cooper and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Nature) Mary Creagh.

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We're thrilled to share two new appointments to the Adaptation Committee announced today by Defra and the Devolved Governments. Dr Michael Keil and Ian Dickie will join the Adaptation Committee from January, with specialisms in water and biodiversity finance. www.theccc.org.uk/2025/10/09/n...

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New appointments to the Adaptation Committee - Climate Change Committee

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Devolved Governments have appointed Dr Michael Keil and Mr Ian Dickie to the Adaptation Committee.

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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/...

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Weakening net zero policy ‘will spook investors’, warns UK’s climate adviser

Nigel Topping says shifting course risks deterring capital, as he urges ministers to hold firm on green transition

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

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...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

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 recommended Seventh Carbon Budget pathway

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

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...

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End the fossil fuel age for a secure and prosperous future. - Climate Change Committee

Today the country’s climate advisors, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), present a new pathway to a decarbonised UK.…

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

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...

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Chris Stark awarded CBE in New Years Honours - Climate Change Committee

The Committee and secretariat congratulate Chris Stark on being awarded a CBE in the New Years Honours list.…

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

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. www.theccc.org.uk/2024/12/31/chris-…

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Chris Stark awarded CBE in New Years Honours - Climate Ch...

The Committee and secretariat congratulate Chris Stark on...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

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. www.theccc.org.uk/news/coming-up

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

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. apply-for-public-appointment.servic…

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Appointment details – Climate Change Committee, Chair...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

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....

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

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....

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

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....

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

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. www.theccc.org.uk/2024/11/07/new-co…

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New Committee appointments - Climate Change Committee

There are three new appointments to the Adaptation Commit...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

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....

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

The Committee has published its advice to Government on the UK’s nationally determined contribution, recommending an 81% reduction in emissions by 2035. More: www.theccc.org.uk/2024/10/26/ccc-ad…

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CCC advises 81% reduction in emissions by 2035 - Climate ...

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has offered advice on ...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

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...

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

.@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....

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

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....

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

The Committee is delighted to announce Emma Pinchbeck - @ELPinchbeck - will be joining the Climate Change Committee as Chief Executive from 11 November. www.theccc.org.uk/2024/10/09/emma-p…

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

🗓️ 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.

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2024

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....

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 18/07/2024

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: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/progr…

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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 18/07/2024

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....

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