Net zero
Is the net zero agenda missing Boris Johnson?
The UK has failed to capitalise on any momentum coming out of its COP presidency.
Green day: more detail but big questions remain
A bevy of climate and net zero strategies are impressive in parts but fail to show the UK has a plan for green industries, argues Tom Sasse
Someone like Yousaf
The Sunday Mail’s Hannah Rodger joins the podcast team to weigh up the challenge ahead for Scotland's new first minister Humza Yousaf.
What do Keir Starmer’s five missions reveal about how Labour would govern?
A team of IfG experts assess whether Starmer’s "five bold missions" stack up
Net zero and devolution
The UK government’s current top-down approach to net zero has hamstrung locally elected mayors’ efforts to deliver net zero.
The Skidmore review highlights the government’s silence on net zero
The review argues that seizing the opportunity of net zero will require a bolder approach from government.
A keynote speech on climate change and resilience by Sir James Bevan, Environment Agency Chief Executive
In a keynote address at the IfG, Sir James Bevan discussed the bold action needed to meet current and future environmental challenges faced by the UK.
Autumn statement’s focus on energy demand is overdue but welcome
Plans to boost energy efficiency were a good start, but the government should now launch an energy saving campaign.
Rishi Sunak must champion net zero as prime minister
Rishi Sunak will need to start building on that Glasgow speech sooner rather than later.
IfG events at the 2022 Conservative Party Conference
The Institute for Government was delighted to be hosting a series of fringe events at the 2022 Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.