Alok Sharma

Government calls for action to cut global emissions

The UK is calling for urgent global action in response to a UN report that has revealed the planet has warmed more than previously estimated.

Zero-emission transport to be key theme at COP26

Driving the global transition to zero-emission transport will be a key theme at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), later this year.

Alok Sharma sets out UK goals ahead of COP26

COP26 president Alok Sharma has set out the four goals the UK, as hosts, will be focusing on in the run-up to the UN climate conference.

Alok Sharma becomes full-time COP26 president

Alok Sharma will now concentrate on this year's UN COP26 climate conference full-time, with Kwasi Kwarteng appointed business secretary.

Government sets out 10-year green energy infrastructure plan

The Government has published a new Energy White Paper that sets out its transition to greener energy production to power the future of transport and the UK.

Opinion 6 Jul 2020

Resilience in light of Covid-19: Climate Action on the Road to COP26

COP 26 President Alok Sharma's keynote address at 'Resilience in light of COVID: Climate Action on the Road to COP26', a London Climate Action Week event focussed on climate resilience.

Government launches £200m Sustainable Innovation Fund for projects hit by Covid-19

The Government has launched a new £200 million support package to help companies continue innovative projects that have been affected by Covid-19.

COP26 president says UN is not postponing action on climate change due to COVID-19

COP26 President Alok Sharma has stated that the challenges of the coronavirus will not postpone United Nations plans to tackle climate change.

£40m Clean Growth Fund targets green start-ups

UK Government joint funds a £40 million venture capital fund to supercharge start-ups developing next generation clean, low-carbon technologies.

COP26 UN climate change conference postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19

The COP26 UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed to an as yet unconfirmed date next year due to COVID-19.

New future transport zones revealed alongside 'biggest shake-up of laws' in a generation

The Government has called for new evidence on UK transport laws and launched a £90 million technology trial to boost smart transport initiatives in four areas.