Research Briefing
COP30: The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is to be held from 10 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. This briefing covers the main themes of COP30.
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Research Briefing
Climate Change at the International Court of Justice
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion that said climate change is an existential threat and that states must act.
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Debate Pack
Hydrogen supply chains
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 9 September on hydrogen supply chains. The subject for this debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by James Naish MP.
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Research Briefing
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 2024-25
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill has completed its committee stage in the Commons.
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Insight
Droughts in England
Droughts are increasingly common in England. Droughts can lead to restrictions on water use, reduced crop yields and environmental damage.
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Research Briefing
Future water resources
This briefing sets out the challenges for future water resources in England. It covers future water resource forecasts, policy and legislation, and planned actions to address the water supply deficit.
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Debate Pack
Debate on e-petition relating to fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 7 July on an e-petition relating to fossil fuel companies and advertising. The debate will be opened by Jacob Collier MP.
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Research Briefing
Climate change adaptation and resilience in the UK
This briefing explains the targets for climate change adaptation in the UK, the current policy approach, and an overview of progress.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to geo-engineering and the environment
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on 23 June on an e-petition relating to geo-engineering and the environment. The debate will be opened by Dr Roz Savage MP.
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Research Briefing
What is the Arctic Council?
Which states are in the Arctic Council and what is its role?
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Debate Pack
Debate on transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on 23 April on transitional support for North Sea oil and gas workers. The debate will be opened by Kirsty Blackman MP.
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Research Briefing
Aviation and climate change
The UK Government plans to reduce aviation's contribution to climate change through domestic policies and by working with international organisations.
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Research Briefing
Crown Estate Bill [HL] 2024-25
The primary aim of the Crown Estate Bill (Bill 176 of 2024–25) is to remove limitations on the Crown Estate’s borrowing powers and the types of assets if can invest in. It originated in the Lords, where it was amended. The bill will have its remaining stages in the House of Commons on 24 February.
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Research Briefing
The Climate and Nature Bill 2024-25
The Climate and Nature Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 24 January 2025. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
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Research Briefing
High Speed Rail 2 – an overview
An overview of High Speed Rail 2 (HS2): an ambitious, controversial project for a high-speed rail line connecting some of the country's largest cities.
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