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  1. Achieving net zero

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    This report applies experience from auditing cross-government challenges to highlight the risks government needs to manage to achieve net zero.

  2. Climate Change risk: Are We Doing Enough, Fast Enough?

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    “The world is now living through climate change, not watching it draw near” is the stark warning delivered by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), in its sixth assessment report (AR6). In risk speak, high-impact, low-likelihood events will become more likely with higher temperatures. With COP 26 fast approaching and extreme weather events becoming […]

  3. Local government and net zero in England

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    This new report responds to a request from the Environmental Audit Committee to examine local government and net zero.

  4. Departmental Overview Environmental protection 2019

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    The NAO is publishing a suite of Departmental Overviews, one for each government department and a selection of cross-government issues, to assist House of Commons Select Committees and Members of Parliament.

  5. Government has increased its climate change ambition, now it must step up to the challenge

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    Achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions will be a colossal challenge for the UK and one that will require all parts of government to work together. The NAO has audited numerous cross-government projects and programmes in the past, ranging from the 2012 Olympics to preparations for EU Exit. This experience has given us a deep […]

  7. Reducing carbon emissions from cars

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    This report examines how well the government has used public money to support the uptake of ultra-low emission cars.

  11. From COVID-19 to Net Zero: How can regulation respond to change?

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    In September 2021, the NAO hosted a virtual seminar From COVID-19 to Net Zero: How can regulation respond to change? It was an opportunity to hear from thought leaders in regulatory policy and practice on adapting to change in challenging times. Regulation in the UK has entered a period of considerable change, from EU Exit […]

  13. Environmental Sustainability Overview

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    This report examines how far the Ministry of Defence has embedded environmental sustainability in estate management, procurement, governance and policy-making.

  15. Water supply and demand management

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    This report sets out the challenges facing the water industry in England and assesses how Defra is tackling them.

  16. Environmental tax measures

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    This report examines how HM Treasury and HMRC manage tax measures that have an impact on the environment.

  17. Managing flood risk

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    This report evaluates whether government’s approach to managing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion is achieving value for money.

  20. Electricity networks

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    This report examines how effectively Ofgem has used electricity network price controls to protect consumers and achieve government’s environmental goals.