Debate Pack
Climate change and biodiversity
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on Wednesday 8 February on climate change and biodiversity. The debate will be opened by Sally-Ann Hart MP.
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Debate Pack
Independent Review of Net Zero
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 February on the Independent Review of Net Zero. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Chris Skidmore MP.
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Insight
What was agreed at COP27?
What new developments came from COP27 and how were they received by the international community?
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Debate Pack
Sustainability of burning trees for energy generation in the UK
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Tuesday 6 December at 9.30am on the sustainability of burning trees for energy generation in the UK. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Selaine Saxby MP.
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Research Briefing
COP27: The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) will be held from 6 to 18 November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh. This briefing covers the main themes of COP27 and some of the geo-political issues surrounding the build-up to the conference.
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Debate Pack
Government support for a nature and climate declaration
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on Wednesday 9 November on government support for a nature and climate declaration. The debate will be opened by Derek Thomas MP.
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Debate Pack
Climate change and human security
On Thursday 3 November, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the subject of climate change and human security. The debate will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP and Stewart McDonald MP. This page provides information on the potential impact of climate change on global security, the UK Government strategy, and links to further reading.
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Research Briefing
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.
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Debate Pack
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.
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Debate Pack
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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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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