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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

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

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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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New @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-...

The Seventh Carbon Budget - Climate Change Committee Presented to the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 34 of the Climate Change Act 2008. Footnotes have…

We’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/...

By 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.

In 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.

Range of public spend

Around 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.

Whole economy costs, relative to the baseline

This 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.

We’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.

Where the emissions reductions are within the Balanced Pathway

Electrification makes up 60% of emissions reductions by 2040. This includes decarbonising the grid and replacing fossil fuelled cars and heating systems with electric alternatives.

The recommended Seventh Carbon Budget pathway

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.

​​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.…

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...

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.…

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...

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. https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/12/31/chris-stark-awarded-cbe-in-new-years-honours/

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

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. https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8409

https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/cop29-key-outcomes-and-next-steps-for-the-uk/

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....

Three key areas:
1. The UK is well positioned to support the delivery and mobilisation of the finance goal.
2. The UK needs to ensure the Global Clean Power Alliance complements other coalitions.
3. The UK’s NDC must be formalised, with plans on adaptation and finance included.

https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/12/11/opportunity-for-the-uk-to-support-global-climate-progress/

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....

https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/12/11/opportunity-for-the-uk-to-support-global-climate-progress/

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....

The Committee also welcomes four expert adviser roles. Professor Davies and Professor Dawson transitioning to advisers on the Adaptation Committee until Apr-25, joining Professor Betts. Professor Willis will advise on our mitigation work.

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. https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/11/07/new-committee-appointments/

https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/letter-advice-on-implementing-the-expansion-of-the-uk-ets/

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....

An ambitious NDC must also be accompanied by action on adaptation to climate change, climate finance and delivery on international initiatives. More: https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/letter-advice-on-the-uks-2035-nationally-determined-contribution-ndc/

It is feasible. The technologies needed to achieve it are available, investment and action on electric vehicles, heat pumps and renewables needs to come now.

It is informed by the latest science, technological developments, and the UK’s national circumstances. This sets the right level of ambition for the UK.