Following the publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C, the science is clear that it is vital to keep warming to 1.5°C in order to limit the risks of severe climate impacts to people and nature. Standing by is not an option. As individuals, and as part of entire communities, we can all make a difference. ‘Net zero’ means that any remaining greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are balanced by removing an equivalent amount from the atmosphere. You’ve accepted all cookies.

“This must be undertaken honestly, transparently and without caveats – especially if the UK is seeking to show leadership credentials ahead of its bid to host the climate talks next year. But within Britain opinion is divided. The Prime Minister has today announced that the UK will eradicate its net contribution to climate change by 2050. This country led the world in innovation during the Industrial Revolution, and now we must lead the world to a cleaner, greener form of growth. Innovation and technology development can be swift and unpredictable – as the UK has demonstrated with offshore wind development. We use cookies to collect information about how you use GOV.UK. We need your help to give rangers the strength and safety they need, and to tackle poaching and demand for products like ivory. Thank you for your continued support and prayers for our campaigning work over so many years.

New analysis from Vivid Economics in this report does the crucially important job of demonstrating to us that it is technically feasible for the UK to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The UK already leads the world in tackling climate change, and Government commissioned this advice in October having recognised the need to go even further to limit its effects. We have been campaigning together on climate for many years – from Renewing the Earth, to One Climate One World, Power to be and now Our Common Home. Join us and you can help stop the illegal wildlife trade and tackle other threats facing our natural world. Whilst it will be for future governments to determine the precise direction of future climate policy, the Committee on Climate Change acknowledge that we have laid strong foundations through our Clean Growth Strategy and taken action to tackle climate change across key sectors of the economy identified by the report. Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Greg Clark said: We want to continue our global leadership and that’s why we are introducing a legally binding net zero target to end the UK’s contribution to global warming entirely by 2050.