The Climate Change Committee is an independent statutory body that advises the UK government on emissions targets and reports to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gases and preparing for climate change. Established under the Climate Change Act 2008, it assesses risks, scrutinises policy and provides evidence-based recommendations on both mitigation and adaptation. The committee operates at arm’s length from government, ensuring its analysis remains impartial.
Its work spans two main areas: setting carbon budgets that chart the path to net zero, and evaluating how well the country is preparing for the physical impacts of a warming world, from flooding and drought to shifts in agriculture and threats to infrastructure.
The committee features in Field Notes: The Climate Change Committee warns 92% of UK homes will overheat by 2050.
