Climate change is a threat to the global economy and security. The UK is playing a key role in the international effort to tackle climate change.

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 business of climate change

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.

Projections

The latest UK climate projections call for immediate action