Q&A: Energy efficiency in old houses
This briefing paper answers some commonly asked questions about improving energy efficiency in older domestic buildings. It does not focus on specific issues associated with listed or heritage buildings.
British Energy Security Strategy
A Westminster Hall debate on the British Energy Security Strategy is scheduled for Tuesday 5 July 2022, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Mick Whitley MP.
Estimates Day debate: The Spending of the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on action on climate change and decarbonisation
On Tuesday 5 July the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending on climate change and decarbonisation as part of the Estimates Day debate. This briefing provides background information for the debate and also parliamentary and media coverage of the issues.
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Research Briefing
Flood risk management and funding
This briefing paper provides an overview of flood and coastal risk management in the UK, including which bodies manage risk, current UK Government policy on flood risk management, and how flood funding works.
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Research Briefing
High Speed Rail 2 – an overview
High Speed Rail 2 (HS2) is an ambitious, yet controversial, project to build a high-speed rail line to connect some of the country's largest cities. This briefing provides an overview of the project’s progress and some of the key issues and arguments for and against HS2.
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Debate Pack
The future of low-carbon off-gas grid home and business heating
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on Thursday 16 June 2022 at 1.30 on the future of low-carbon off-gas grid home and business heating. The debate will be opened by Mr David Jones MP.
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Research Briefing
EU energy security: Implications for the UK
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the fragile state of the EU’s energy security. How has the EU responded and what does this mean for the UK?
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Research Briefing
Local Government Pension Scheme investments
Looks at the framework within with Local Government Pension Scheme funds in England and Wales make investment decisions, how they can and should take into account environment, social and governance issues, including the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and investment in infrastructure
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Insight
What were the outcomes of COP26?
What was agreed at COP26 and how was the conference received by the international community and environmental groups?
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Debate Pack
Deforestation in the Amazon
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 5 January at 11.30am on deforestation in the Amazon. Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP will open the debate.
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Debate Pack
Tackling greenwashing in finance
Conservative MP Felicity Buchan has secured a Westminster Hall debate on “Tackling greenwashing in finance”, scheduled for Tuesday 14 December 2021.
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Debate Pack
Wellbeing Economy approach to meeting climate goals
A debate on the Wellbeing Economy approach to meeting climate goals is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 30 November 2021, at 4.30pm, in Westminster Hall. The debate will be opened by Caroline Lucas.
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Insight
What role does trade policy have in addressing climate change?
The green transition must include greening global trade rules, otherwise climate issues could shift between countries.
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Insight
Global net zero commitments
How many countries have made net zero commitments? And where are they legally binding?
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Insight
COP26: Delivering on $100 billion climate finance
The $100bn target for 2020 has probably been missed and will be a main issue at COP26 in November.
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