Climate and Weather resilience - Select Committee Inquiry
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry will examine how well the UK is preparing for and responding to environmental and weather-related risks such as landslips, wildfires, drought and coastal erosion. It will explore the effectiveness of national strategies, the integration of resilience into wider planning and investment decisions, and the adequacy of current systems to protect people, places and nature.
The inquiry will also consider the Government’s capacity to respond to major emergencies, including both natural hazards and recovery from incidents that cause environmental damage. This will encompass the capacity of local authorities, emergency services, and communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from such events.
Deadline: 10 October
Evolving economic regulation for CO2 storage - DESNZ Consultation
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is investigating whether the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model of economic regulation for CO2 storage will continue to best meet the needs of users, developers, investors, and consumers as the CCS market matures; whilst also supporting the UK’s Carbon Budgets and net zero.
Deadline: 31 October