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Sixth Carbon Budget 2020-10-22

2020-10-22

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Partial Answer
Jeff Smith Lab
Manchester Withington
▸ Context
Discussions on including international aviation and shipping emissions in the sixth carbon budget are ongoing.
What discussions have been had with Cabinet colleagues regarding the inclusion of international aviation and shipping emissions in the sixth carbon budget?
Robert Courts
Ministers have regular discussions about our ambitions for the sixth carbon budget and net zero target. Emissions are a global problem requiring a global solution. The UK works with international partners through organisations such as ICAO and IMO, leading this effort.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific results of discussions regarding inclusion of aviation and shipping emissions in carbon budget
Global Problem Requiring Global Solution
Response accuracy
Q2 Partial Answer
Jeff Smith Lab
Manchester Withington
▸ Context
Aviation accounts for a significant portion of UK emissions, with international flights contributing the majority. The Committee on Climate Change recommended including these in carbon budgets.
What are the results of discussions about aviation and shipping emissions? Aviation contributes 8% to UK emissions, with international flights responsible for 80%. Is it time to act on the recommendation of the Committee on Climate Change?
Robert Courts
Emissions are a global problem requiring a global solution. The UK works with international partners through organisations such as ICAO and IMO, leading this effort.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Results of discussions regarding inclusion of aviation emissions in carbon budget
Global Problem Requiring Global Solution
Response accuracy
Q3 Partial Answer
Kerry McCarthy Lab
Bristol East
▸ Context
Last week's response to the Committee on Climate Change indicated that negotiations at ICAO would ideally occur in 2022, with IMO strategy revisions in advance of 2023. This timing would be too late to address emissions within the sixth carbon budget.
Can we get clarity on the timing? Negotiations for aviation emissions are planned for 2022 at ICAO and shipping strategy revisions by IMO in 2023, which is too late for inclusion in the sixth carbon budget. Why delay action?
Robert Courts
The Government are not stalling. They lead at ICAO and IMO, driving progress with initiatives like the carbon offsetting scheme for aviation.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific timing of action on international aviation and shipping emissions
Not Stalling Driving Ahead
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