Net zero
The Climate Change Committee's net zero roadmap needs more than the PM’s 10-point plan
The CCC has set out a path for the UK to deliver net zero, but the government still has to put in place the measures and mechanisms to deliver
Evidence in energy policy making
The government needs to change how it shapes energy policy – or risk hindering efforts to reach its 2050 net zero target.
Johnson's 10-point net zero statement is encouraging – but not a credible plan
The strong signals of intent in the prime minister’s net zero plan will only be valuable if there is a plan to deliver them
The government should fix the flailing Green Homes Grant
The chancellor should extend his flagship green recovery scheme beyond March
Boris Johnson needs more than wind to deliver net zero
The prime minister needs to do a lot more to hit the government’s net zero target
IfG LIVE 2020 Conservative Fringe Programme
This year the Institute ran a series of virtual fringe events on the Monday of the Conservative Party Conference.
Netting zero
The government has said the UK will reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But what does it need to do to meet its target?
The prime minister needs to step up on net zero
Net zero is an area which needs the strong strategic centre No.10 are so keen to create
Net zero: how government can meet its climate change target
Stronger leadership and co-ordination from the prime minister is needed if the UK’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050 is to be credible.
The prime minister’s speech fell short of signalling a post-coronavirus “green recovery”
Boris Johnson has promised to “build back greener”, but his speech offered little detail