Building Britain's Future

In Building Britain’s Future, the Government committed to playing a leading international role in tackling climate change and investing in low carbon industries and initiatives. Action in these different areas will provide us with the sustainable industries, communities and lifestyles we need for Britain’s future generations.

This December, climate ministers from more than 180 countries will gather in Copenhagen to negotiate an international climate deal. We want to agree actions to limit global temperature increases to no more than 2 degrees Celsius. Any more will risk dangerous climate change, which will directly affect the stability and prosperity of the UK.

The Prime Minister recognises the crucial importance of this Copenhagen summit. He’s encouraging other world leaders to follow his lead and also agree to attend the summit in order to seal the deal.

Act on Copenhagen is the authoriative UK government voice, setting out the UK's position on climate change and its ambition for a global deal. The website also hosts climate change debate and gives links to other groups so you can have your say or get directly involved. The countdown is underway! For the latest news and resources on both UK progress and global action on climate change, visit Act on Copenhagen [External website].

At home in the UK, we’re also working on programmes for rail electrification, low carbon buses, and cycling as mainstream transports. To find out more, see Low Carbon Transport: A Greener Future [External website].

We’re also working for a greener economy, based on renewable energy and cleaner technologies. Our plans are set out in the UK Low Carbon Industrial Strategy [External website].

Related links

• Act on CO2 – advice for businesses and individuals on reducing your carbon footprint [External website]