On 13 March 2007, UK Secretary of State for Environment David Miliband laid out his government's plans to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions 60% by 2050. The draft Climate Change Bill includes the following key points:
- Binding targets to reduce emissions by 60% in 2050 and between 26-32% for 2020;
- binding five-year "carbon budgets", set 15 years ahead to provide clarity for policymakers and certainty for businesses;
- setting up a Committee on Climate Change, giving advice and guidance to the government, and;
- annual and transparent reporting on progress to the national parliament.
The draft bill is subject to public consultation and will have to be ratified by parliament.
