Climate Change
Lords · Question HL1782 · Tabled 7 Jul 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Willis of Summertown
To ask His Majesty's Government to ask whether they will use their powers under section 1 of the Environment Act 2021 to set targets for adaption and resilience to climate change; if not, why not; and whether they have any other powers to do so.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 14 Jul 2026
The primary statutory framework for climate adaptation and resilience is the Climate Change Act 2008. Through this, the Government produces regular Climate Change Risk Assessments and the National Adaptation Programme. This Government is committed to stre...