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  • UK expertise can drive climate change action

    The UK is to use its world-leading climate and adaptation expertise to help countries successfully tackle climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Future Building: a firm platform for innovation

    Global urbanisation, climate change and energy security are demanding more from the built environment than ever before.

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  • #BackClimateAction image competition

    This is your opportunity to use photography to tell your climate change story.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • #BackClimateAction tweetathon

    The UN, Microsoft and the WildlifeTrusts will be among a huge number of national and international organisations taking part in a global ‘tweetathon’ on climate change – and they want you to take part.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reports identify where wildlife can survive in a changing climate

    Natural England’s project with the University of Exeter helps to target conservation action.

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  • New Climate Economy report

    Edward Davey's response to the publication of the New Climate Economy report: ‘Better Growth, Better Climate’.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reducing coastal flood risk and adapting to climate change in Lancashire

    Work has begun on a major new flood defence scheme that will use restored saltmarsh to absorb wave energy and tackle the effects of climate change on the Lancashire coast.

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  • UK and Japan collaborate to tackle climate change & promote energy security

    The UK and Japan will increase their cooperation to tackle international climate change and energy security issues, including energy efficiency, nuclear energy and renewable energy policies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Climate Group 10th Anniversary Event

    Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change speech at the Climate Group's 10th Anniversary Event.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report published

    The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released the third part of its latest report on climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Davey statement

    Edward Davey statement on UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group 3 report on mitigating climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Results of the Committee on Climate Change Triennial Review

    Written Ministerial Statement by Secretary of State Edward Davey announcing the results of the Committee on Climate Change Triennial Review.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office teams win three Civil Service Awards

    Foreign Office teams recognised for their outstanding achievements at the 2013 Civil Service Awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Stephen Lovegrove (DECC) visit to Copenhagen

    The Permanent Secretary for the Department of Energy and Climate Change spoke today at the green think tank CONCITOs annual conference

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Looking at sustainable development in a global landscape

    In November a new forum will bring together experts to discuss an integrated approach to sustainable development alongside UN climate talks in Warsaw

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner assesses drought in Namibia

    The Namibian President declared a national emergency in response to the worsening drought situation. The UK assesses the situation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Level 2 heatwave alert issued

    Areas around England may experience ‘heatwave’ conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts.

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  • Practice good sun sense during this sunny spell

    A reminder on how to stay safe in the sun.

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  • National climate change adaptation programme report published

    The National Adaptation Programme report sets out what leading businesses, councils and communities, as well as government, are doing to tackle climate threats.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Davey welcomes President Obama's speech and Climate Action Plan

    Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, welcomes the US President's Climate Action Plan

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government