Climate change is one of the biggest issues today and the debate has shifted from whether we need to act to how much we need to do by when, and the economic implications of doing so. The Labour Government has introduced a draft Climate Change Bill, the first of its kind for any country.
Labour has shown consistent leadership in the field of climate change by setting bold targets and pursuing ambitious policies. The Government is committed to securing a strong multilateral agreement beyond 2012, and within the EU, is pushing hard for ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets, and to move to a low-carbon economy over time. At home, we have already shown progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and are set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly double our Kyoto target.
Taken together these measures create a coherent framework that will ensure we achieve reductions in emissions whilst maintaining a strong and growing economy and high levels of social welfare.
Labour has shown consistent leadership in the field of climate change by setting bold targets and pursuing ambitious policies. The Government is committed to securing a strong multilateral agreement beyond 2012, and within the EU, is pushing hard for ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets, and to move to a low-carbon economy over time. At home, we have already shown progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and are set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly double our Kyoto target.
Taken together these measures create a coherent framework that will ensure we achieve reductions in emissions whilst maintaining a strong and growing economy and high levels of social welfare.
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