Net zero
The chancellor needs to confront the costs of net zero
The budget was another missed opportunity to set out a plan for paying for net zero
The Treasury should not axe the Green Homes Grant
The subsidy scheme has not worked as a stimulus policy, but scrapping it would raise questions
Six things we learned at our net zero conference
TomTom Sasse reflects on a day of discussions about how countries can reach net zero
Is the UK on course to deliver a successful COP?
Jill Rutter says there are reasons for optimism – but still a lot of work to be done to make COP26 a success
Delivering net zero
The Institute for Government hosted a special international, one-day conference on climate governance and the route to net zero ahead of COP26.
Is the government making the right energy policy decisions?
The UK’s energy policy is at a critical turning point. At this event, we discussed whether the UK government and the civil service are equipped to mee
A full-time COP president helps – but a fully-engaged PM is vital to net zero
Jill Rutter says the key question is whether Alok Sharma can find the time to back up his new full-time COP President
The Treasury’s interim review is a major step on the path to net zero
Jill Rutter welcomes the Treasury’s acceptance of net zero
Heathrow’s Supreme Court win is a long-term opportunity for the government
The unanimous judgment will allow the firm behind Heathrow Airport to seek planning permission for a third runway
The energy white paper shows momentum is building around net zero
The energy white paper is a welcome – and long delayed – step forward for UK energy policy