Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Chair Nigel Topping said: “This summer’s extreme weather has brought the impacts of climate change into sharp focus. Every tonne of greenhouse gas emissions makes those impacts worse. That’s why it’s so important the right policies are put in place now to fully address aviation emissions." 0133
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The only way expansion could be considered consistent with the UK's carbon budgets and Net Zero is if Government legislate policies that require the aviation industry to fully address its emissions by 2050. This must happen before the development consent order is granted. 1125
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/ 53023
Reposted by Climate Change CommitteeClimate Centre @climatecentreuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026UK 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." 0116
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/... 31916
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Since 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/... 1177
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Wales 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 041
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026The 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... 93217
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Why 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/... 02412
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026The 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... 14119
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026The Committee’s key recommendations are: ⚡ Make electricity cheaper. 🚗 Enable a more rapid transition to EVs. 🏡 Accelerate the installation of heat pumps in buildings. 🏭 Deliver on industrial electrification. 📄Read the report: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...theccc.org.ukProgress in reducing emissions 2026 report to Parliament - Climate Change CommitteePresented to Parliament pursuant to Section 36 (1) of the Climate Change Act 2008. This report was laid… 11416
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Our 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... ⬇️youtube.comProgress in reducing emissions 2026 report to ParliamentYouTube video by Climate Change Committee 33121
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Yesterday 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/... 1112
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026We'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... 1106
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Congratulations 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...theccc.org.ukTwo Committee members elected as Fellows of the Royal Society - Climate Change CommitteeProfessor Hayley Fowler and Professor Piers Forster have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society. 0112
Reposted by Climate Change CommitteeSciencewise @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/wd4xq5mrluma.comCitizens’ Panel on climate adaptation in the UK - Dialogue Report Launch · Zoom · LumaJoin 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… 043
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026The Committee recommends government focus on: 🪭 Better cooling. 🌊 Stronger flood protection. 💧 A more secure water supply. These are the most critical priorities to address the three biggest climate risks: heat, flooding and drought. www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...theccc.org.ukA Well-Adapted UK - Climate Change CommitteeFootnotes have been removed from the HTML version of this report. For the footnoted version of this report,… 0168
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Baroness Brown, Chair of the Adaptation Committee, says: "This report carries a message of hope. The solutions already exist, and proven technologies are available now to help the UK adapt effectively.” 160
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... ⬇️youtube.com 12020
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Our 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/... 2246
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Our 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. 0114
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... 172
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026• Energy losses are halved compared to today. Losses in a Net Zero system are valued at £30 billion per year, compared to £60 billion a year in today’s energy system. 0284
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026We found that: • One fossil fuel price shock could cost the UK more than the entire additional cost of the transition to Net Zero. • The benefits of Net Zero far outweigh the costs. For every pound spent on Net Zero, the benefits outweigh this by 2.2 to 4.1 times. ⬇️ 15515
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Today 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/... 513296
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026This 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-... 0120
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026• Scotland's Draft Climate Change Plan lacks long-term policy for decarbonising buildings and has a heavy reliance on Negative Emissions Technologies. Action is needed now to mitigate this. 064
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026• Scotland’s First Carbon Budget (2026 to 2030) is achievable. There are ‘credible plans’ / ‘plans with only some risks’ for 91% of the emissions reduction needed. • There are significant risks and gaps in policy for the Second (2031 to 2035) and Third (2036 to 2040) Carbon Budgets. 101
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Key takeaways: • Progress has been made. Greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland fell 2.6% between 2021 and 2023. 101
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Our latest assessment of Scotland’s progress in reducing emissions is now live 📣 Read the full report here: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...theccc.org.ukProgress in reducing emissions in Scotland - 2025 report to Parliament - Climate Change CommitteeFootnotes have been removed from the online version of this report. Please download the PDF for the footnoted version of… 144
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Some 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. 253
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 05/01/2026💰 With proper support, households are set to benefit from the adoption of low-carbon, efficient technologies. 070
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 05/01/2026📉 This year, we advised on the Seventh Carbon Budget which covers 2038-2042 and sets a limit of 535 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. ⚡ Electrification makes up 60% of emissions reductions by 2040. 142
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 05/01/2026🌍 A carbon budget is a cap on the amount of greenhouse gases the UK can emit over a five-year period. 👏 So far, the UK has met all three carbon budgets. Three more are already set in law, mapping out the UK’s decarbonisation path until 2037. 120
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Chair 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 👇 1115
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 30/12/2025For 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...theccc.org.ukProfessor Piers Forster awarded CBE in New Year Honours - Climate Change CommitteeThe Committee and secretariat congratulate Professor Piers Forster on being awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours list. 2396
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Congratulations 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...theccc.org.ukProfessor Forster reappointed to Committee and Professor Le Quéré’s contract extended - Climate Change CommitteeTwo of the UK’s leading climate scientists will serve as Climate Change Committee members for a longer period. 083
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 15/10/2025It'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/...theccc.org.ukLetter: CCC letter to Minister Hardy - advice on the UK's adaptation objectives - Climate Change Committee 13010
Reposted by Climate Change CommitteeJNCC @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. 1123
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2025We'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...theccc.org.ukNew appointments to the Adaptation Committee - Climate Change CommitteeThe Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Devolved Governments have appointed Dr Michael Keil and Mr Ian Dickie to the Adaptation Committee. 151
Reposted by Climate Change CommitteeDamian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Weakening 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/...theguardian.comWeakening net zero policy ‘will spook investors’, warns UK’s climate adviserNigel Topping says shifting course risks deterring capital, as he urges ministers to hold firm on green transition 14921
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2025We’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... 2197
Reposted by Climate Change CommitteeAlastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · 07/07/2025New @therestpolitics.bsky.social LEADING with Emma Pinchbeck, head of @thecccuk.bsky.social on all things climate crisis and net zero alastaircampbell.org/2025/07/142-...alastaircampbell.org142. The Truth About Net Zero's Credibility (Emma Pinchbeck)Why are the British paying more for energy than anywhere else in Europe? How does society navigate the anxiety of having children during the climate crisis? What does the UK government need to do in o... 1310124
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025We’re really proud of the advice – and will keep sharing our findings over the coming weeks and months. Read the report itself here: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...theccc.org.ukThe Seventh Carbon Budget - Climate Change CommitteePresented to the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 34 of the Climate Change Act 2008. Footnotes have… 2171
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025By 2050, if our pathway is delivered against, annual household energy bills are predicted to be ~£700 cheaper than today, and household driving bills are predicted to be ~£700 cheaper than today. 32411
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025In many key areas of the transition the way forward is clear. Globally, the world now invests almost twice as much in clean energy as it does in fossil fuels, with clean energy investment expected to reach $2 trillion in 2024. 131
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Around 65-90% of the required investment will be paid by the private sector. But we will need targeted public investment too. It’s important that policymakers ensure this money goes in the right place - to unlock private investment. 132
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025This will require initial investment, but we expect to start seeing savings in the Seventh Carbon Budget period. We think it’ll cost about 0.2% of GDP from now to 2050. This is less than we thought when we last gave advice in 2020. 1197
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025We’ve looked at what this means for a household. We commissioned a citizen’s panel and have thought about what this means for each one of us over the next 25 years. 151
Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Electrification makes up 60% of emissions reductions by 2040. This includes decarbonising the grid and replacing fossil fuelled cars and heating systems with electric alternatives. 182