CommonsEAC's profile picture. We're a cross-party group of @HouseofCommons MPs who check the Government's work on environmental protection and sustainability. See what we're working on 👇

Environmental Audit Committee

@CommonsEAC

We're a cross-party group of @HouseofCommons MPs who check the Government's work on environmental protection and sustainability. See what we're working on 👇

Nature is not the blocker to 1.5 million homes, instead it’s a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods. Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️ publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmse…


Yesterday we heard from Shaun Spiers, Executive Director at @GreenAllianceUK, he told us that Government shouldn't be squeamish about behaviour change and demand management, tackling these could make life for people in the UK better.


Our session on the Seventh Carbon Budget has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/47…

Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the Climate Change Committee's advice for the carbon budget for the Seventh Carbon Budget, the progress the UK has made so far and what steps are needed to ensure emissions targets are met. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25543/fo…

CommonsEAC's tweet image. Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the Climate Change Committee's advice for the carbon budget for the Seventh Carbon Budget, the progress the UK has made so far and what steps are needed to ensure emissions targets are met.                   

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25543/fo…


Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the Climate Change Committee's advice for the carbon budget for the Seventh Carbon Budget, the progress the UK has made so far and what steps are needed to ensure emissions targets are met. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25543/fo…

CommonsEAC's tweet image. Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the Climate Change Committee's advice for the carbon budget for the Seventh Carbon Budget, the progress the UK has made so far and what steps are needed to ensure emissions targets are met.                   

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25543/fo…

Our Chair, @tobyperkinsmp, welcomes the Government’s New Carbon Budget Delivery Plan, which was published this morning 👇

CommonsEAC's tweet image. Our Chair, @tobyperkinsmp, welcomes the Government’s New Carbon Budget Delivery Plan, which was published this morning 👇

We’ve published our report on airport expansion and climate and nature targets. Read it here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmse…


Our session on International Climate Negotiations:COP30 has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/a7…

What is at stake for the UK at COP30? Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring what the UK should be looking to achieve at next months Climate Change Negotiations. We'll be hearing from Ambassador to the UK, Antônio de Aguiar Patriota and Nigel Topping, Chair of the @theCCCuk.👇



What is at stake for the UK at COP30? Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring what the UK should be looking to achieve at next months Climate Change Negotiations. We'll be hearing from Ambassador to the UK, Antônio de Aguiar Patriota and Nigel Topping, Chair of the @theCCCuk.👇


We've published our report on flood resilience in England 👇


We joined @RewildingB on a visit to Sussex to explore how their nature-led solutions are supporting carbon capture, coastal resilience & rural economies👇


Our new inquiry will examine the @theCCCuk’s advice on the UK’s next carbon budget. We’ll be looking its modelling, technology choices and costs, as well as how it’ll engage the public and support behaviour change. Share your views 👇


We asked Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of @theCCCuk, for her response to accusations of ‘inaccurate costings’ from then Shadow Energy Secretary @ClaireCoutinho 👇


On Monday at 4.30pm, we’re asking @energyukceo Emma Pinchbeck and @theCCCuk’s Chief Economist about the progress the UK is making towards a net zero economy.


We’ve published the Government’s response to our report on the UK and the Antarctic environment. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62/e…

"It is impossible to overstate how critical this region is to our shared future." - @tobyperkinsmp, Chair We've published a report on the UK and the Antarctic environment 👇



How should so-called 'forever chemicals' be regulated? Tomorrow at 2.30pm, we're considering what affects these chemicals have on the environment and human health, and whether UK regulation goes far enough.


The Government has rejected our call for an outright bottom trawling ban despite its pledge. Read @DefraGovUk's response to our report on governing the marine environment here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmse…

We've published our report on governing the marine environment👇 Read our report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmse…



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👋 We welcomed @CommonsEAC to @AIAZero and Entopia yesterday alongside experts from finance, aviation, policy & the built environment to support MPs in shaping bold, green policy. 🔗: cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/cisl-welc… @MartinRhodes21 @tobyperkinsmp @pippaheylings

cisl_cambridge's tweet image. 👋 We welcomed @CommonsEAC to @AIAZero and Entopia yesterday alongside experts from finance, aviation, policy & the built environment to support MPs in shaping bold, green policy.  

🔗: cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/cisl-welc…

@MartinRhodes21 @tobyperkinsmp @pippaheylings
cisl_cambridge's tweet image. 👋 We welcomed @CommonsEAC to @AIAZero and Entopia yesterday alongside experts from finance, aviation, policy & the built environment to support MPs in shaping bold, green policy.  

🔗: cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/cisl-welc…

@MartinRhodes21 @tobyperkinsmp @pippaheylings
cisl_cambridge's tweet image. 👋 We welcomed @CommonsEAC to @AIAZero and Entopia yesterday alongside experts from finance, aviation, policy & the built environment to support MPs in shaping bold, green policy.  

🔗: cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/cisl-welc…

@MartinRhodes21 @tobyperkinsmp @pippaheylings

This week, we visited Cambridge to explore the cutting-edge climate solutions for aviation and housing being pioneered at @AIAZero and @CISL_Cambridge 👇


We've launched our Environment in Focus inquiry, asking you for your ideas on what the committee should look in to. Find out more👇


Our session questioning @NationalHways on environmental sustainability has started. Watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/9a…

Can we build new roads without threatening biodiversity? Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring environmental impacts of major road developments, including pollution from run-off and whether schemes such as biodiversity net gain are fit for purpose.



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