The UK Committee on Climate Change (CCC) provides advice to the UK Government and devolved administrations on climate change emissions targets and progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate change.
This briefing outlines the duties on the Committee, particularly those that relate to Scotland and the role the Committee plays in fulfilling the advice and reporting requirements set out in the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. The briefing provides details of how the Committee is funded, what the forthcoming Committee priorities are and who the members of the Committee are.
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Published: 16 January 2015