United Kingdom

General energy system and GHG emissions

The Second National Communication provides a report on Britain's progress towards meeting all its commitments under the UNFCC.


An overview of energy in the U.K. is given by the United Kingdom Country Analysis Brief of the U.S. Energy Information Administration - Office of Energy Markets and End Use.


The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) provides the UK's climate change programme.


The 2000 Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics and the Energy Report 2001 are provided by the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI).


ENERGY FLOW CHART 2001


In 2004 DG Tren of CEC assessed the state of development of renewable energy in the Member States of the European Union, and documented country profiles for all 25 MS {COM(2004)366 final}. In the UK's country profile you find information on the current status and potentials of all Renewable Energy Sources and on the main supporting policies on national level.

General description of bioenergy systems

DTI - Renewables

Land use, land use change, and forestry

A general overview in land use, land use change and forestry for England and Wales is provided by Environment Agency
Land Use Change Statistics (LUCS)Guidance

National policies and measures

Energy Policies of IEA Countries -- the United Kingdom The UK is likely to meet its 12.5% greenhouse gas reduction target under the Kyoto Protocol. But the country has a national target to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20% below 1990 levels by 2010. Meeting this target will require extra efforts.
Further information is available at IEA Publications Bookshop


Regional and local policies and measures


Implementation projects


Research programms

The Energy & Environment Research Programme, provided by the Department of Trade & Industry is designed to provide:
  • scientific and economic analysis to support and inform energy policy (encompassing issues of security and diversity of supply) and sustainable development
  • resources to support environmental research
  • support for the maintenance and development of DTI’s Energy Model
The Programme has been running since 1990 and seeks to inform the DTI’s position regarding proposed energy and environmental policies, in particular by assessing their potential impact on industry. Where possible, collaborative projects are undertaken with industry and other parties, as well as other Government Departments.


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