The UK government (which includes national, devolved, regional and local government) is taking action through its development of policy on all aspects of climate change, and is working towards sustainable development. Other public bodies have roles in regulating activities or stimulating action on climate change. To find out what is happening at government level in the UK visit these websites.
The DTI is responsible for energy supply policy. Read more about the work they are doing to address energy efficiency, the environment and sustainable development. You can also take a detailed look at the UK’s policy on renewable energy.
This is a good place to start in exploring the various UK Government websites with information on UK policy and action on climate change.
Read more about the initiatives being put in place by the devolved administrations in the UK to tackle climate change.
The UK’s environmental protection agency is responsible for much of the front line action on protecting the environment in the UK.
This initiative is led by Defra in partnership with the Environment Agency, the Carbon Trust, the Energy Saving Trust, the UK Climate Impacts Programme, the Department for Transport and the Department of Trade and Industry, and is designed to help groups tackle climate change through communications.
The IDeA brings local authorities across the UK together looking at the issues of sustainable development and suggesting ways to take action at the local level.
Read about the EST who can help householders and small businesses reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
This independent advisory body reports directly to the prime minister and aims to stimulate the adoption of sustainability in society.
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