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A week is a long time in climate politics

23rd April 2019

In the last week, activities of UK protesters and the arrival of student climate striker Greta Thunberg have driven unprecedented public and political attention to the climate issue. At our special parliamentary reception Greta told MPs they have not acted fast enough on climate change, drawing words of contrition from Environment Secretary Michael Gove MP.

Ed Miliband MP, Ed Davey MP and Lord Barker of Battle at the Net Zero Conference

Cross party parliamentarians call for urgent action on climate change

13th December 2018

Cross party group of parliamentarians call for urgent action on climate change by adapting the 2008 Climate Change Act so it is in line with the Paris Agreement, and pursuing simple, lower cost solutions like solar, onshore wind and increased rates of energy efficiency.

APPCCG celebrates 10th anniversary of the Climate Change Act

26th November 2018

On 26th November 2018 the APPCCG, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) and Energy UK hosted an event in Parliament to mark the tenth anniversary of the Climate Change Act, chaired by APPCCG Chair, Dr Caroline Lucas.

Summer Reception - Greening Britain's Infrastructure

Policy Connect hosted the National Infrastructure Commission and speakers from across the political spectrum to discuss what infrastructure the UK should be prioritising to build in the future.

APPCCG Officers meet with Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister, Mark Field

19th March 2018

On 13 March 2018, the officers of the APPCCG met with Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister, Mark Field MP and the Special Representative for Climate Change, Nick Bridge.

APPCCG work on air quality feeds into Committee inquiry on air quality

16th March 2018

The Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Environmental Audit, Health, and Transport Committees have re-launched their joint inquiry into improving air quality.

Report on climate change and the Internet covered in The Guardian

21st February 2018

'Much work needed' to make digital economy environmentally sustainable.

Event Summary - 'Preparing for climate change: a new National Adaptation Programme'

8th February 2018

In February 2018, the APPCCG hosted a panel event in Parliament to examine the forthcoming National Adaptation Programme (NAP), chaired by Mary Creagh MP (Chair, Environmental Audit Committee). This briefing summarises the discussion.

Is staying online costing the earth?

Is staying online costing the Earth?

16th January 2018

This event will officially launch the report and start a conversation in Parliament about how policy makers can both ensure that the carbon emissions of the internet are kept in check and that the UK makes the most of available digital solutions to cut carbon emissions in other sectors.

Ben Combes, Assistant Director at PwC, joins Advisory Board

19th December 2017

Ben Combes, Assistant Director at PwC and Visiting Fellow at LSE, joins the Advisory Board as of 1st January 2018.

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