Climate Action

The UK Government has set a net zero target for 2050, and the rural economy must act to meet this ambition. As well as challenges, the transition to net zero presents opportunities for farmers, landowners and rural businesses. On this page you will find resources on climate change, and the CLA’s latest policy thinking.

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Towards net zero

A collection of case studies showcasing how members are working to tackle climate change and help reach net zero

Climate change fact sheet: Land use & net zero

This document aims to answer the tricky questions on climate change and land use and demonstrate how farming systems can contribute towards a net zero future

The latest in the Climate Action campaign

Government’s environmental targets progress “deeply concerning”
Findings from the latest Environmental Improvement Plan show that the government is off track with its environmental targets. The CLA’s Bethany Turner explains more

Author :

Bethany Turner

Published:

19 Jan 2024
Agriculture and greenhouse gas emissions: latest trends
CLA Land Use Policy Adviser Alice Green examines Defra’s latest agri-climate report, which highlights where the sector has improved emissions, and explores what more needs to be done

Published:

18 Nov 2022
Farming and the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
For Wales Climate Week (21-25 November), we examine how heavy industry is reaching its' limit for decarbonisation. Government will rely on land management to meet net-zero: we need to prepare for this.

Published:

17 Nov 2022
2022 Forestry Conference: Building resilience together
Bookings now open for biggest event in the CLA South East calendar

Author :

Mike Sims

Published:

28 Jul 2022
Land-use and the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
It's early days yet. However, a Westminster and devolved governments' consultation has raised questions about how agriculture's capacity to manage greenhouse gas emissions can be harnessed to meet net-zero targets - and how farming emissions might be controlled too.

Published:

26 Jul 2022
In Focus: Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) - What it means and how they work
CLA Land Use Policy Adviser Alice Green answers key questions surrounding SuDS. Find out how members can benefit from the CLA’s expert advice

Author :

Rob Hackney

Published:

7 Jul 2022
Carbon farming
CLA Land Use Policy Adviser Alice Green provides helpful advice on carbon farming, including things you should consider before selling soil carbon

Published:

10 Jun 2022
The heat is on
As energy costs continue to increase, the CLA examines the alternative heating systems available to members

Author :

Avril Roberts

Published:

26 May 2022
Keeping our rivers flowing
CLA Land Use Policy Adviser Alice Green reports back on the Keeping Our Rivers Flowing Summit 2022.

Published:

18 May 2022
Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations and Implementation
CLA Senior Land Use Adviser Harry Greenfield examines the risks and opportunities around Defra’s biodiversity net gain policy

Published:

7 Apr 2022
In Focus: Low carbon farming
CLA Land Use Policy Adviser Alice Green provides an overview of low carbon farming, different methods to reduce on-farm emissions towards net zero and how members can benefit from the CLA’s expert advice

Author :

Rob Hackney

Published:

9 Feb 2022
The Observational Farmer
Mike Ashton finds out about how a 2,500-acre Shropshire estate farms within lowland peat while employing land management practices to promote natural regeneration.

Published:

8 Feb 2022

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Towards net zero

Climate change fact sheet: Land use & net zero

The latest in the Climate Action campaign