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.
This new report responds to a request from the Environmental Audit Committee to examine local government and net zero.
“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 […]
This report examines how well the government has used public money to support the uptake of ultra-low emission cars.
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 […]
This guide will help ARACs recognise how climate change risks could manifest themselves and support them in challenging senior management on their approach to managing climate change risks.
The C&AG has reported on the 2019-20 accounts of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
This report examines whether government’s arrangements for decommissioning AGR nuclear power stations will lead to better value for money.
This report examines the strategic management of the Environmental Land Management scheme.
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.
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 […]
This report examines how far the Ministry of Defence has embedded environmental sustainability in estate management, procurement, governance and policy-making.
This report sets out the landscape of oil and gas decommissioning.
This report sets out the challenges facing the water industry in England and assesses how Defra is tackling them.
This report evaluates whether government’s approach to managing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion is achieving value for money.
This report examines how HM Treasury and HMRC manage tax measures that have an impact on the environment.
This report examines how government has set itself up to deliver its long-term environmental goals.
Explore flood defence data by region or local authority with our interactive map tool.
This report examines how effectively Ofgem has used electricity network price controls to protect consumers and achieve government’s environmental goals.
This report examines the performance, implementation, procurement and management of the Green Homes Grant scheme.