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How we’re tackling
climate change

Five decades of environmental experience and a unique global reach – working with governments, communities and businesses – means we’re in a strong position to take a lead on tackling climate change.

We’re taking action in a number of ways…

Getting a global climate deal
Climate change is a global problem – that’s why we need international agreement on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve forests and help poorer countries adapt to the impacts of a changing climate.

Renewable energy. Wind farm, Middelgrunden Wind Park, Copenhagen, Denmark

Renewable Energy
We’re working hard both globally and here in the UK to push for a renewable transformation in how we use energy. We have a vision for a 100% renewable future by 2050. In the UK, we're focusing on the power sector, calling for strong targets for renewable energy sources like wind, wave and solar power.

Energy efficiency
Housing is a huge source of CO₂ emissions and wasted energy – much of it fairly easy to reduce. That’s why our Great British Refurb campaign (fronted by Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud) is asking the government to help everyone insulate and green their home. Local micro-generation and 'feed-in tariffs' could also change the way we use and pay for energy.

Low-carbon transport
Transport is another big greenhouse gas emitter. Our One Planet Mobility programme tackles personal transport, and we’re persuading companies to reduce business flights through our One in Five Challenge. At the same time we're campaigning against the illogical expansion of Heathrow airport. And we don’t forget shipping, one of the fastest-growing but often overlooked CO₂ sources...

Preserving forests
Reducing emissions is just one side of the equation. The other vital step is to stop rampant deforestation, especially of the world’s tropical rainforests. Forests help regulate global CO₂ levels, rainfall and climate.
Unfortunately, some people see it as more profitable to replace biodiverse forests with cash-crop monocultures like soy or oil palm – but our work on the ground in local communities is changing attitudes.

Changing how we live
We’re promoting positive changes in the way we all live, to ease the transition to a low-carbon One Planet Future. It's more than just switching to low-energy light bulbs, although that's a positive first step. Our work with local communities, government and businesses is pushing forward new technologies, climate-smart legislation and greener lifestyles.

Catlin Arctic survey - send off, video still

Scientific research
All our work is backed up by sound science – tackling climate change is no exception. We supported the Catlin Arctic Survey, to measure sea ice loss in the Arctic. We've also published analyses of carbon capture & storage technologies and carbon budgets.

With continued help from our generous supporters, we’re pushing ahead on all these urgent fronts right now.

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