• Britain formalizes its 81% emissions reduction goal for 2035 in a submission to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
• No new policies outlined, but the government promises a detailed, cross-economy climate plan in the future.
• UNFCCC chief urges global action, calling the UK’s plan a model for G20 nations.

Britain submitted its climate action plan to the UNFCCC, confirming its commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035. This follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge at COP29 but stops short of detailing how the target will be achieved.

What’s included:

The submission, announced by Climate Minister Ed Miliband, provides an overview of existing emissions reduction efforts but does not introduce new sector-specific policies. The government promises a comprehensive policy plan in the future.

“Looking ahead, we will deliver an updated cross-economy plan to meet our climate targets in due course, with full detail of policy packages for all sectors,“ the submission states.

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Global Reaction:

UNFCCC Chief Simon Stiell praised the UK’s ambition, stating: “The UK’s bold new climate plan means it is even better placed to cash in on the climate action boom. Other countries, across the G20 and around the world, should follow suit. No one can afford to miss out.”

At COP29, the UK’s announcement was seen as a rare positive development amid global concerns that a possible Trump return to the White House could weaken international climate efforts.

What’s next:

Britain will release a detailed climate strategy in the coming months, outlining sector-specific policies to meet its ambitious 2035 target.