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The UK’s independent adviser on tackling climate change.
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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 👇
See how our advice on where emissions reduction should happen has evolved over time and key things to know 👇
January 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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 👇
See how our advice on where emissions reduction should happen has evolved over time and key things to know 👇
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...
Read our statement:
www.theccc.org.uk/2025/12/30/p...
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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December 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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...
Read our statement:
www.theccc.org.uk/2025/12/30/p...
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...
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...
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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December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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...
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...
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/...
Read the letter published today from Baroness Brown, Chair of the Adaptation Committee, to Emma Hardy MP 👇
www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
Letter: CCC letter to Minister Hardy - advice on the UK's adaptation objectives - Climate Change Committee
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October 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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/...
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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💚 “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 🧵
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@marycreagh.bsky.social, @hdavidcooper.bsky.social, @katiewhitemp.bsky.social.
Yesterday marked a historic moment for UK climate & nature policy 🧵
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@marycreagh.bsky.social, @hdavidcooper.bsky.social, @katiewhitemp.bsky.social.
October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
💚 “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.
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.
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...
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...
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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October 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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...
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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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
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Nigel Topping @thecccuk.bsky.social said there was “robust evidence” the UK would benefit economically from strong climate policy
#climatecrisis
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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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September 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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/...
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/...
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...
July 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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-...
142. 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...
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July 7, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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-...
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.
February 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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 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...
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...
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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February 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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...
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...
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...
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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December 31, 2024 at 9:32 AM
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/
Chris Stark awarded CBE in New Years Honours - Climate Ch...
The Committee and secretariat congratulate Chris Stark on...
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January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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/
January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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
Appointment details – Climate Change Committee, Chair...
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January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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
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....
January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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....
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....
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....
January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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....
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....
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....
January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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 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/
New Committee appointments - Climate Change Committee
There are three new appointments to the Adaptation Commit...
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January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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/
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....
January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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....
The Committee has published its advice to Government on the UK’s nationally determined contribution, recommending an 81% reduction in emissions by 2035. More: https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/10/26/ccc-advises-81-reduction-in-emissions-by-2035/
CCC advises 81% reduction in emissions by 2035 - Climate ...
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has offered advice on ...
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January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Committee has published its advice to Government on the UK’s nationally determined contribution, recommending an 81% reduction in emissions by 2035. More: https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/10/26/ccc-advises-81-reduction-in-emissions-by-2035/
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...
January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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...
.@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....
January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
.@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....
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....
January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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....
The Committee is delighted to announce Emma Pinchbeck - @ELPinchbeck - will be joining the Climate Change Committee as Chief Executive from 11 November. https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/10/09/emma-pinchbeck-announced-as-the-new-chief-executive-of-the-climate-change-committee/
January 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Committee is delighted to announce Emma Pinchbeck - @ELPinchbeck - will be joining the Climate Change Committee as Chief Executive from 11 November. https://www.theccc.org.uk/2024/10/09/emma-pinchbeck-announced-as-the-new-chief-executive-of-the-climate-change-committee/