Research Briefing
A new precedent for climate change in human rights law
The European Court of Human Rights ruled against the Swiss Government, creating a precedent that might encourage future climate litigation.
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Insight
A new precedent for climate change in human rights law
The European Court of Human Rights ruled against the Swiss Government, creating a precedent that might encourage future climate litigation.
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Research Briefing
Energy Bill [HL] 2022-23 Progress of the Bill
The Energy Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. This paper summarises the Bill's committee stage and final stages through Parliament.
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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP28?
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.
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Research Briefing
COP28: The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
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.
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Research Briefing
Climate change “Loss and Damage” fund
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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Research Briefing
Flood Re and household flood insurance
Concerns about household flood insurance and how Flood Re helps to provide affordable flood insurance for most consumers
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on energy infrastructure
An Estimates Day debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 5 July on the spending of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on energy infrastructure.
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Debate Pack
Government policy on reaching Net Zero by 2050
A debate on Government policy on reaching net zero by 2050 will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 6 June 2023. The debate will be opened by Kwasi Kwarteng. This landing page provides an overview of key Government policies and links to relevant material.
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Debate Pack
The role of local government in reaching net zero
A general debate on the role of local government in delivering net zero is scheduled for Monday 5 June. The debate, selected by the Backbench Business Committee, will be led by Wera Hobhouse MP.
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Research Briefing
Energy Bill [HL] 2022-23, parts 7-10: heat networks, smart appliances, load control and energy performance of buildings
The Energy Bill [HL] 2022-23 is scheduled for its Second Reading stage in the Commons on 9 May 2023.
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Debate Pack
Tackling the energy trilemma
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for Thursday 23 March on tackling the energy trilemma. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Dame Andrea Leadsom MP.
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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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Research Briefing
What was agreed at COP27?
What new developments came from COP27 and how were they received by the international community?
Total results (page 4 of 16)