This week brings two important new reports on Net Zero.
The @NetZeroUK report will be published on Thursday (more on that later), but today we have a new report from the @instituteforgov.
A few reflections on the IfG report in this thread.
instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publications/n…
The @NetZeroUK report will be published on Thursday (more on that later), but today we have a new report from the @instituteforgov.
A few reflections on the IfG report in this thread.
instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publications/n…
Tom Sasse, one of the report’s authors, has a good thread with the headlines.
This is an important report because it’s a serious review of governance and preparation for Net Zero in government.
The 'governance gap’ is something that we have highlighted in @theCCCUK reports. It’s great to see @instituteforgov look at the issues with their expert eye.
The 'governance gap’ is something that we have highlighted in @theCCCUK reports. It’s great to see @instituteforgov look at the issues with their expert eye.
Summary of main recommendations here.
They're pretty punchy.
Not my place to offer view on moving policy responsibility from BEIS to Cabinet Office, nor the idea of a new delivery body.
But the premise that we should view this as a *delivery* challenge gets my firm endorsement.
They're pretty punchy.
Not my place to offer view on moving policy responsibility from BEIS to Cabinet Office, nor the idea of a new delivery body.
But the premise that we should view this as a *delivery* challenge gets my firm endorsement.
Similarly, question of how Parliament provides oversight is above my pay grade, but clear that Parliament – and everyone else – struggles with the ‘system-wide’ nature of the changes.
Net Zero implies integrated changes – which don’t fall neatly into the current scrutiny model.
Net Zero implies integrated changes – which don’t fall neatly into the current scrutiny model.
The ‘Six Cs’ are highlighted as the issues that Ministers must grip to get on top of the challenge. These are spot-on.
There *is* more central leadership on net zero now – esp two new Cabinet Committees and a Treasury review of how to pay for the transition. But Net Zero is a fundamental shift in economy, lifestyles and work.
This needn't be scary and Ministers are required (by law) to guide it.
This needn't be scary and Ministers are required (by law) to guide it.
The report comments on the cross-government nature of the challenge – although it's still Whitehall-focused.
We need to broaden this. To Scotland, Wales and NI, but also local government and *especially* city regions, who can really unlock some of the big ‘system’ challenges.
We need to broaden this. To Scotland, Wales and NI, but also local government and *especially* city regions, who can really unlock some of the big ‘system’ challenges.
@theCCCuk get a mention too. IfG recommend we should focus more on govt performance.
We agree.
We will pivot to delivery issues in the Sixth Carbon Budget, and focus more on policy design and performance after that.
Setting targets isn’t nearly as important as achieving them.
We agree.
We will pivot to delivery issues in the Sixth Carbon Budget, and focus more on policy design and performance after that.
Setting targets isn’t nearly as important as achieving them.
There’s a welcome focus on adaptation planning.
We need to talk about this more. Net Zero is the shiny goal. We can ‘achieve’ net zero, so it works as a binding mission. But adapting to temp and climate changes is *essential* – and despite the evidence, we are not well-prepared.
We need to talk about this more. Net Zero is the shiny goal. We can ‘achieve’ net zero, so it works as a binding mission. But adapting to temp and climate changes is *essential* – and despite the evidence, we are not well-prepared.
It’s a really good read. There’s loads more to pull out.
Here are some more highlights from the formidable @jillongovt
Here are some more highlights from the formidable @jillongovt
Congratulations on the report to @jillongov and @tom_sasse and the @instituteforgov
Hope this won't be the last time you look at the issues.
Hope this won't be the last time you look at the issues.
