Tackling climate change: what’s the plan, and are we on course?

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Dr Steve Smith is a senior analyst at the Committee on Climate Change, where he leads on climate science and global pathways. He has a PhD in atmospheric physics and is a visiting research scientist with the Met Office. Previously he worked at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.

What is the seminar about?

The UK has traditionally been one of the leading nations in calling for action on global warming. Parliament has set a target for greenhouse emissions to be cut at least 80% by 2050, with a system of 5-year carbon budgets to get there. It also created an independent Committee on Climate Change (CCC) to advise on these targets and monitor progress towards meeting them.

This talk will cover how the CCC uses climate science, alongside other factors, to inform UK policy. It will show that the 80% target is achievable, highlighting the key technologies likely to be needed and the cost involved. We will also take a look at whether or not the UK is on track to meet the first few budgets.

Who should attend?

Anyone with an interest in environment and sustainability research is invited to join this seminar.

Registration

To register for this event please email research-events@exeter.ac.uk.