The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has published its report to Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister on the appropriateness of a Northern Ireland climate change act.
The report assesses the appropriateness of a legally-binding emission reduction targets for Northern Ireland.
It considers the current emissions profile in Northern Ireland and recent trends, the existing legislative and policy framework and opportunities and challenges in reducing emissions.
It concludes that legislation could be helpful in driving the emissions reductions in Northern Ireland.
For further info see http://www.theccc.org.uk/reports/appropriateness-of-a-northern-ireland-climate-change-act