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The policy section outlines WWF's position on key issues and includes policy documents, such as briefing papers and responses to government consultations.
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WWF-UK policy statements
WWF-UK responses to government consultations
WWF-UK policy statements
Including aviation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme - Joint NGO statement on key improvements
September 2007
In this paper environmental NGOs present their views on the proposal to include aviation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). The EU ETS will not, alone, stop the strong upward trend in the growth of emissions from international aviation. However, in order to maximise the emission savings which do take place within the aviation sector and to improve the environmental effectiveness of the EU ETS as a whole it is crucial that the proposal is considerably improved.
Review of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme - Joint NGO statement on key issues and concerns
May 2007
This statement sets out the key issues that the review of the scheme must address if it is to ensure that the EU Emissions Trading Scheme plays a significant role in putting The EU on a low carbon trajectory. It also highlights some important concerns particularly with regards to expansion and linking.
WWF-UK Policy Position - Marine Renewable Energy for the UK
November 2006
The UK has a vast potential renewable energy resource, particularly in wind and wave power. However, these resources are still largely untapped. At present, there are a number of different types of marine renewable energy technologies available and/or under development in the UK. WWF believes that some at least are important for climate change mitigation and have a place in the UK seas. Our views on the various technologies are explained in this paper.
Including aviation into the EU Emissions Trading Scheme - WWF position statement
November 2006
The European Commission plan to include the aviation sector in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme as soon as possible and will bring forward a legislative proposal by the end of 2006. Provided the system is designed in the ways in which we suggest in this statement we would consider the inclusion of aviation into a Europe wide emissions trading scheme to be an adequate first step in starting to address the climate change impacts of this sector. However, on its own the scheme is unlikely to deliver, at least in the short term, significant emissions reductions from aviation. We would emphasise, therefore, that inclusion of aviation into the ETS should be developed, not in isolation, but as part of a complimentary package of policies and measures.
Joint statement on offsetting carbon emissions - by Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and WWF-UK
August 2006
WWF-UK, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace recognise that there is a growing market for voluntary carbon offsets. This paper sets out our views on the purchase of carbon offsets and establishes key recommendations which we would like purcharsers and retailers/brokers to follow.
WWF-UK's position on wind power
July 2003
Alongside a massive increase in energy efficiency, the promotion of renewable energy to meet the UK's energy needs is vital if we are going to tackle climate change and its impacts. It is estimated that on-shore wind could provide at least 25 per cent of the UK's present electricity consumption and is thus a vital component in providing us with a renewable energy solution.
WWF-UK background paper: potential for a low carbon system in the UK
July 2002
This policy background paper accompanies WWF-UK's energy position statement and sets out our views on options available in the UK to reduce the energy sector's greenhouse gas emissions.
Tourism and climate change: a WWF tourism issue paper
June 2001
The appeal of many of the most popular tourist destinations relies heavily on the natural environment. Climate change will undoubtedly affect these destinations negatively. In addition, the tourism industry itself, through aviation and energy use, is a significant contributor to climate change and should be taking measures to reduce CO2 emissions.
WWF-UK Energy position paper
June 2000
WWF-UK supports the findings of the Royal Commission on Environmental pollution (RCEP) which suggests that the UK needs to reduce its CO2 emissions by 60 per cent by 2050. The UK has an excellent potential for achieving reduction through energy efficiency and a move to renewable energy sources. In WWF's view, the most benign renewable energy sources include onshore wind, offshore wind, biomass, solar, small hydro, wave and tidal and landfill.
The costs of delay: how early action lessens climate change costs
WWF-UK 1997
Good economics involve carefully weighing the costs and benefits of different actions, and in WWF's view, the costs of delaying mitigating actions clearly outweigh any minor benefits gained by waiting.
The costs of delay to developing countries
WWF-UK 1997
WWF analysis concludes that implementing Annex I (developed countries) measures to combat climate change can have a neutral or positive effect on trade. That is why we believe that the move towards substantial, binding restrictions on Annex I countries should not be delayed, or even halted, by concerns based on incomplete and misleading research.
Beyond no-regrets: the real economics of precaution
WWF-UK 1997
WWF argues that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change impacts are harder to reverse than mitigation actions taken to slow climate change, and so the valuable option is to avoid increasing GHG concentrations.
Marine renewable energy policy position
WWF-UK Jan 2005
While WWF recognises the importance of marine renewable energy technologies to combat ghg emissions and climate change, it is a fact that they are not necessarily environmentally benign and may have some temporary and long-term impacts on the local marine environment
WWF-UK responses to government consultations
WWF-UK's response to the Defra/DfT consultation on the Commission's proposal to include aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme.
May 2007
WWF-UK Submission to the Joint Committee on the Draft Climate Change Bill.
May 2007
WWF-UK's response to the consultation on establishing a voluntary code of best practice for the provision of carbon offsetting to UK customers.
April 2007
WWF-UK's response to Defra's consultation on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme Phase II UK Draft National Allocation Plan.
May 2006
WWF-UK response to a Government call for evidence on the Supplier Obligation policy proposals
September 2007
WWF-UK Response to the Consultation on the Reform of the Renewables Obligation
September 2007
WWF-UK Response to the consultation on the draft Climate Change Bill
June 2007
Reform of the Renewables Obligation Part 1
WWF-UK climate change programme team, January 2006
WWF-UK Response to the Government Consultation on the Reform of the Renewables Obligation (Part 1)
Reform of the Renewables Obligation Part 2
WWF-UK climate change programme team, January 2006
WWF-UK Response to the Government Consultation on the Reform of the Renewables Obligation (Part 2)
Energy Efficiency Commitment
WWF-UK climate change programme team, October 2006
Copy of WWF-UKs response to Defras initial consultation on the Energy Efficiency Commitment (phase 3).
The balance of power: Reducing CO2 emissions from the UK power sector
WWF, May 2006
In order to inform our submission to the government's Energy Review WWF-UK commissioned ILEX Energy Consulting to look at three scenarios for carbon dioxide emissions and fuel mix for the UK power sector for 2010, 2016, 2020 and 2025. The report concludes that by 2025 carbon dioxide emissions could be cut by 43-55 per cent from 1990 levels without the need for new nuclear capacity. In contrast, under business as usual emissions would fall by just 18 per cent.
WWF-UK Response to the Energy Review
WWF-UK climate change programme team, April 2006
Copy of WWF-UKs detailed response to the DTIs Energy Review consultation, despite WWF-UK and many other stakeholders being concerned that the DTI Energy Review consultation may simply be a smokescreen to support new nuclear build.
Review of the European Emissions Trading Scheme
WWF commissioned a consortium of consultants lead by ILEX Energy Consulting (UK) and Öko-Institut (Germany) to undertake a major independent review of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) in Phase 1 and for Phase 2 for six key countries in Europe: UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands.
Both reports analysed the first phase plans (NAPs) for these countries against criteria for environmental effectiveness and economic efficiency, and provided best practice recommendations for the second phase as well as key improvements for each country. The research also provided options for harmonisation across countries on various elements of the NAPs, and listed some key considerations for the scheme beyond the end of the second phase in 2012, both in terms of setting caps and the allocation rules of allowances. Visit the reports page to view these documents.
Climate change programme review (CCPR) - joint position statement by the environment NGOs
WWF-UK, Greenpeace, Green Alliance, RSPB, Friends of the Earth. September 2005
A joint position statement by the environment NGOs WWF-UK, Greenpeace, Green Alliance, RSPB, Friends of the Earth to summarise each organisations main asks from their responses to the CCPR consultation in 2005.
WWF-UK Responses to the UK Climate Change Programme Review Consultation Paper (CCPR 2005)
WWF-UK, September 2005
WWF-UK's position statement to summarise our main asks from the response to the CCPR consultation in 2005.
WWF-UK Response to the Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry 'Keeping the Lights On'
WWF-UK, September 2005
Evidence on how we can reduce carbon emissions by using renewable energy and energy efficiency policies rather than nuclear power in the UK, sent to Environmental Audit Committee in responce to their new enquiry 'Keeping the lights on'.
Energy white paper
WWF-UK February 2003
The Energy White Paper published by the UK government set out ambitious goals for a 60 per cent reduction in CO2 by 2050, but it failed to set up the necessary policy framework to deliver its ambitions.
WWF Northern Ireland briefing on renewable energy
February 2003
WWF Northern Ireland supports the development of offshore wind farms as part of the UK's climate change programme. However, it is imperative to ensure that there are no adverse impacts on the marine environment. WWF Northern Ireland is seeking a manifesto commitment from all political parties in the Province.
Northern Ireland DETI Energy Inquiry
January 2001
WWF's evidence to the Northern Ireland Assembly gives a Province-wide perspective on energy policy.
WWF Response to Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Consultation
November 2000
WWF's submission to the separate consultation on a renewables support mechanism for Scotland.
WWF Response to New and Renewable Energy Policy for the 21st Century consultation paper
October 2000
WWF's submission to the DTI's initial consultation on its proposals for a new renewables support mechanism.
WWF Renewables Obligation Preliminary Consultation paper
October 2000
This paper focuses on the mechanics of the new renewables obligation mechanism.
WWF-UK Renewable Energy Policy for the UK
September 2000
This paper outlines WWF's views on the development of renewable energy in the UK, including support mechanisms, and looks at many of the issues surrounding the various technologies.
WWF-UK response to HM Customs and Excise consultation on a climate change levy
May 1999
This is WWF's response to the initial government consultation on the structure of the climate change levy. It outlines WWF's support for the levy and our concerns with the initial design, particularly the treatment of renewables and energy-intensive industries.
WWF Response to the Marshall Taskforce report on Economic Instruments and the Business Use of Energy
July 1998
This is WWF's response to the Marshall Taskforce report on Economic Instruments and the Business Use of Energy. It outlines our position on the use of taxes to reduce emissions from the use of energy by business. |
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