Debate Pack
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.
Research Briefing
The UK Government plans to reduce aviation's contribution to climate change through domestic policies and by working with international organisations.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) was held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
Research Briefing
The Great British Energy Bill 2024-25 was introduced to the Commons on 25 July 2024. The second reading of the bill took place on 5 September 2024 and the committee stage of the bill took place between 8 and 15 October 2024. The report stage and third reading of the bill is scheduled for 29 October 2024. The bill would create a new, publicly owned company, Great British Energy, designed to invest in and develop clean energy.
Research Briefing
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) is to be held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This briefing covers the main themes of COP29.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on UK priorities for COP29 is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 10th September 2024. The debate was proposed by Deirdre Costigan.
Research Briefing
In 2022 industrialised countries achieved a 2009 pledge to provide US$100 billion annually to low income states to help them respond to climate change.
Insight
The European Court of Human Rights ruled against the Swiss Government, creating a precedent that might encourage future climate litigation.
Research Briefing
The Energy Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. This paper summarises the Bill's committee stage and final stages through Parliament.
Research Briefing
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) was held from 30 November to 1 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This briefing covers new developments from the conference and their reception.
Research Briefing
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is to be held from 30 November to 1 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This briefing covers the main themes of COP28.
Research Briefing
In 2022 countries created a committee on loss and damage for climate change. What is loss and damage, how might it be funded, and what has the UK response been?
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