Findings of the Report of Climate Assembly UK

Business and Trade Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 19 Apr 2021 Closed: 27 Sep 2021 Parliament page
The BEIS Committee was one of six select committees of the House of Commons (joining Environmental Audit; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Science and Technology; Transport; and Treasury) to support Climate Assembly UK , a citizens’ assembly on combatting climate change and achieving the pathway to net zero carbon emissions. … Read more
6 Recommendations
4 Conclusions
1 Report
1 Oral session
1 Event
Activity timeline 4 events
9 Sep
2021
Report published
8 Jul
2021
Report published
15 Jun
2021
Oral evidence
15 Jun
2021
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 16, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
15 Jun 2021
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Panel 1; Panel 2; Panel 3
Chris Thompson · Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy David Joffe · Climate Change Committee Ibrahim Wali · Climate Assembly UK Rebecca Willis · Climate Assembly UK Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Signe Norberg · Aldersgate Group Sue Peachey · Climate Assembly UK
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Second Report - Climate Assembly UK: where are we now? HC 546 8 Jul 2021 10 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
10 results
1 Conclusion
Second Report - Climate Assembly U…
Despite its commitment to engage the public on the key choices to be made on...
Despite its commitment to engage the public on the key choices to be made on the path to Net Zero, the Government’s initiatives to date, though welcome, are insufficient. The lack of specific plans to engage with those who are … Read more
Government Response
2. Achieving our net zero target will require not only changes to our energy systems and infrastructure, but shifts in how we as individuals travel, what we buy and how we use energy in our homes.
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2 Recommendation
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We agree with the Climate Change Committee and endorse its recommendation that the Government must...
We agree with the Climate Change Committee and endorse its recommendation that the Government must publish a net zero Public Engagement Strategy, which includes detailed plans for education and engagement during the transition to net zero. We recommend that the … Read more
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3 Conclusion
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The Public Engagement Strategy should include details of how the Government will work to engage...
The Public Engagement Strategy should include details of how the Government will work to engage all segments of the public, including those who are no longer in formal education, or those who are disengaged. This should be published as soon … Read more
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The Public Engagement Strategy should include details of how the Government will work to engage all segments of the public, including those who are no longer in formal education, or … Read more
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4 Recommendation
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Climate Assembly UK has proved that deliberative engagement is important for both building consensus and...
Climate Assembly UK has proved that deliberative engagement is important for both building consensus and maintaining public trust in the net zero transition and will facilitate the behavioural change required to underpin a successful transition to net zero. We recommend … Read more
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5 Conclusion
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We are disappointed that the Minister has rowed back on the commitment given to us...
We are disappointed that the Minister has rowed back on the commitment given to us in oral evidence that the Government would provide a comprehensive and point-by-point response to the recommendations in CAUK’s ambitious report. We do not consider the … Read more
Government Response
We take the views of the Climate Assembly UK seriously as assembly members represent viewpoints that broadly reflect the UK population and they have deliberated extensively on net zero. Findings … Read more
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6 Recommendation
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We recommend that the Government publish a comprehensive, point-by-point response to the CAUKs report.
We recommend that the Government publish a comprehensive, point-by-point response to the CAUKs report. This would provide clarity on how the Government has engaged with the report.
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7 Conclusion
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This point-by-point response to Climate Assembly UK’s recommendations should provide a full assessment of which...
This point-by-point response to Climate Assembly UK’s recommendations should provide a full assessment of which recommendations will be accepted in full or in part and which will be rejected, along with an explanation for why the recommendation is being rejected. … Read more
Government Response
We take the views of the Climate Assembly UK seriously as assembly members represent viewpoints that broadly reflect the UK population and they have deliberated extensively on net zero. Findings … Read more
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8 Recommendation
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The upcoming Net Zero Review is critical in ensuring fairness across society in the transition...
The upcoming Net Zero Review is critical in ensuring fairness across society in the transition to net zero. This should be published as a matter of priority to maximise the time available, both, to consult and engage the public and … Read more
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9 Recommendation
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The Government must ensure that the rationale behind the route to net zero is made...
The Government must ensure that the rationale behind the route to net zero is made clear and is transparent. This is key to earning the trust of both business and citizens, which would, in turn incite positive action across the … Read more
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10 Recommendation
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The Government must also re-double its efforts to lead a joined-up approach to net zero...
The Government must also re-double its efforts to lead a joined-up approach to net zero with local authorities, business and citizens. Central to this is improved, co- ordinated policymaking across Whitehall. The inadequacy of cross departmental coordination across Whitehall in … Read more
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