Climate Change Committee Recruitment Launched
The UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland are seeking to appoint up to three members to the CCC.
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Its purpose is to advise the UK and Devolved Governments on emissions targets, and to report to UK Parliament on progress made in reducing emissions and preparing for and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
Committee members have collective responsibility for:
- Actively participating in Committee meetings, determining decision making procedures for the Committee.
- Ensuring the Committee discharges its statutory duties within the framework specified by the Climate Change Act 2008, the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, the Environment (Wales) Act 2016,and the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009.
- Providing expert technical advice towards reports to the governments, legislatures and parliaments of the UK.
- Providing impartial and independent input to Committee discussions.
- Assisting the Chair in their representative role, ensuring close working relationships with key academics, institutions and industry.
- Understanding and accurately representing the climate-related circumstances and needs of each nation of the UK taking account of regional variations.
Read more details about the role and application process here.
