Net zero
Our net zero project looks at how to embed net zero in government and policy making.
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Six key takeaways from the Labour conference in Liverpool
As the glitter settled on Keir Starmer's speech, what key themes emerged from Labour's annual gathering?
Six key questions for Keir Starmer at the Labour Party conference
The IfG expert team pick out six key questions for Labour to answer in Liverpool
Five key questions for Rishi Sunak at the Conservative party conference
The IfG expert team set out the questions that need answering as the Conservative party gathers in Manchester
Our explainers
Paying for net zero
Working out a fair way to distribute the costs will be among the most important determinants of a successful transition to net zero.
Adaptation to climate change
Adaptation is a general term used to cover the planning and measures needed to cope with the impacts of climate change.
UK net zero target
Net zero refers to achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere.
Recent events
Government 2024: IfG's annual conference
The IfG will bring together influential speakers and experts to explore the key questions for government in 2024.
How can local leaders help England reach net zero?
Ed Cox & Shirley Rodrigues discussed what role England’s mayors and local leaders can play in decarbonising the economy and public services.
IfG at the Labour Party Conference 2023
The IfG was in Liverpool for a series of fringe events on the constitution, devolution, public services, AI and more.
IfG at the Conservative Party Conference 2023
The IfG was in Manchester for a series of fringe events on the constitution, levelling up, public services, AI and more.
Net zero: how government can meet its climate change target
Meeting the UK's 2050 target will require transformations in every sector of the UK economy, sustained investment over three decades and substantial changes to everyone’s lives.
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Our reports
Net zero and devolution
The UK government’s current top-down approach to net zero has hamstrung locally elected mayors’ efforts to deliver net zero.
Tackling the UK’s energy efficiency problem
Liz Truss should overhaul the government’s energy efficiency policies.
The IfG response to the British Energy Security Strategy
The energy security strategy does little to address questions of security and affordability in the short to medium term.
Net zero: agenda 2022
The government’s response to the energy price crisis right will be critical to preserving political and public support for net zero policies.
Net zero and the tax system
Failing to set out a clear and consistent approach to reaching net zero will raise the costs of the transition.
Our net zero team
Rosa Hodgkin
Researcher
Tackling the UK’s energy efficiency problem
Jill Rutter
Senior Fellow
Will the Uxbridge by-election prove a crossroads for net zero?
Emma Norris
Deputy Director