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UK floats 'climate compatibility' test for new oil and gas drilling

UK floats ‘climate compatibility’ test for new oil and gas drilling

The UK government says new oil and gas licensing can fit with its climate commitments. Campaigners, citing the International Energy Agency, disagree

UK sets out economy-wide strategy to meet 2050 net zero goal

UK sets out economy-wide strategy to meet 2050 net zero goal

Analysts welcomed the plan days before the UK hosts the Cop26 summit but warned more public investments were needed to give it credibility

UK pledges to make scaling up adaptation finance a priority at G7 summit

UK pledges to make scaling up adaptation finance a priority at G7 summit

At a ministerial meeting of donor and developing countries, the UK said it would aim to secure additional financial support for vulnerable nations by June

UK rules out public subsidy for East African oil pipeline

UK rules out public subsidy for East African oil pipeline

UK Export Finance will no longer back oil and gas projects overseas, shutting off a potential source of support for a major pipeline across Uganda and Tanzania

Five ways the UK is failing to walk the talk on a green recovery ahead of Cop26

Five ways the UK is failing to walk the talk on a green recovery ahead of Cop26

While vocal on raising climate ambition on the global stage, recent domestic policy announcements undermine the UK host’s leadership credentials

Plans for UK coal mine suspended after criticism of net zero commitment

Plans for UK coal mine suspended after criticism of net zero commitment

The UK Committee on Climate Change says the use of coking coal should be curbed by 2035, but the application says the mine will not be closed until the end of 2049

UK net zero commitment questioned, as government allows new coal mine

UK net zero commitment questioned, as government allows new coal mine

The UK government has been accused of “rank hypocrisy” for letting a new coal mine go ahead while seeking to lead on climate as hosts of Cop26 summit

UK Supreme Court lifts ban on Heathrow airport third runway 

UK Supreme Court lifts ban on Heathrow airport third runway 

Heathrow still faces major obstacles to carry out its expansion plans, in light of the UK’s 2050 net zero target and uncertain future demand

'Looking for positivity': Parisversaire party to revive momentum on climate

‘Looking for positivity’: Parisversaire party to revive momentum on climate

After a year disrupted by coronavirus, national leaders are expected to announce climate commitments on Saturday, the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement

UK announces stronger 2030 emissions target, setting the bar for ambition summit

UK announces stronger 2030 emissions target, setting the bar for ambition summit

The UK will cut emissions 68% from 1990 to 2030, Boris Johnson announced, urging other leaders to bring new commitments to the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement

UK scrambles to decide first post-Brexit climate pledge to the Paris Agreement

UK scrambles to decide first post-Brexit climate pledge to the Paris Agreement

The Cop26 host is on a tight timeline to set a 2030 carbon-cutting target separate from the EU’s, ahead of an ambition summit on the fifth anniversary of Paris

UK aid budget cuts undermine trust ahead of Cop26 summit, experts warn

UK aid budget cuts undermine trust ahead of Cop26 summit, experts warn

As developing countries prepare to negotiate a scaling up of climate finance at next year’s Cop26, the UK host faces criticism for reneging on its aid commitment

Boris Johnson has further to go on climate to show true leadership

Boris Johnson has further to go on climate to show true leadership

The UK prime minister’s plan for a “green industrial revolution” sends a strong political signal, but more is needed for a credible decarbonisation strategy ahead of Cop26

Boris Johnson sets out 10-point plan to get UK on track for net zero

Boris Johnson sets out 10-point plan to get UK on track for net zero

The UK premier majored on hydrogen, nuclear and carbon capture in a package aiming to set the bar for hosting Cop26 climate talks next year

UK looks to Cop26 climate summit to fix awkward relationship with Biden

UK looks to Cop26 climate summit to fix awkward relationship with Biden

US president-elect Biden sees Johnson as a “clone” of Trump and disagrees with him on Brexit, but both leaders want to make next year’s Glasgow climate talks a success

UK Supreme Court hears climate case on Heathrow airport expansion

UK Supreme Court hears climate case on Heathrow airport expansion

Heathrow Airport is challenging a ruling that quashed plans to build a third runway earlier this year, based on the UK commitment to the Paris Agreement

UK plans to boost climate ambition face delays amid rising Covid-19 cases

UK plans to boost climate ambition face delays amid rising Covid-19 cases

The UK host of critical Cop26 climate talks was tipped to set out its vision to world leaders during the UN general assembly, but the timeline has slipped

UK makes assurances on climate finance amid concerns over aid restructuring

UK makes assurances on climate finance amid concerns over aid restructuring

Experts warn shifting aid away from the world’s poorest would undermine critical alliance-building efforts ahead of the UK hosting Cop26 climate talks

UK risks missing UN climate deadline, in headache for hosts of key summit

UK risks missing UN climate deadline, in headache for hosts of key summit

Britain’s timeline for developing a more ambitious climate plan has slipped, challenging diplomatic efforts to encourage other countries to raise their game

UK aid and foreign ministry merger raises fears for politicisation of climate finance

UK aid and foreign ministry merger raises fears for politicisation of climate finance

The move puts Britain’s economic interests abroad above efforts to eliminate poverty and protect the most vulnerable, experts warn

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