Internationally, the UK is actively promoting a low carbon, high growth economy through an ambitious new global climate change agreement. In this spirit, the overall common objective of the UK is to encourage immediate action and promote climate security in all areas of the world.

Domestically, Britain is striving to "walk the talk" by committing itself to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over 1990 levels by 2050 through its landmark new Climate Change Law and other pro-active measures to green its economy.

In the USA, we work with policy makers on federal, state and local levels, business leaders and others to encourage acceptance that early and ambitious action on climate change will be good for jobs, growth, competitiveness and economic security.

Projections

The latest UK climate projections call for immediate action

The Strategic Programme Fund: low carbon, high growth

The Strategic Programme Fund is the FCO's flagship programme budget. Its purpose is to promote action on global issues in areas relating to the UK's highest foreign policy objectives.

Carbon markets

The UK supports the creation and development of carbon markets around the world, as a means of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere each year.

Energy efficiency & technology

The UK is committed to finding new technologies to help increase energy efficiency and reduce dependence on foreign energy sources.

The business of climate change

The British business community is actively working to reduce its exposure to the risks posed by climate change and to take advantage of new opportunities in clean energy and energy efficiency.

UK partners with US states on climate change

The UK is working with US states like Florida to cut carbon emissions and increase their alternative energy sources.