UK's Post-Brexit Environmental Watchdog Faces Climate Concerns
The UK government is proposing a new environmental watchdog post-Brexit, but climate change experts are concerned. Lord Deben, chair of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), argues that the new body must have the power to hold the government accountable on climate news. EU negotiators worry that the UK may weaken environmental standards after leaving the EU, making domestic enforcement crucial.
Currently, the CCC advises the government on climate change matters, while the EU acts as a backstop for enforcing environmental rules. However, when the UK leaves the EU, it's unclear who will take on this role. The proposed watchdog can only issue advisory notices and cannot take the government to court, limiting its effectiveness in climate news enforcement.
Interdepartmental disagreements and political differences between ministers may be influencing the consultation process for the new watchdog. Amy Mount of Greener UK finds it 'surprising' that climate change is excluded from the watchdog's brief, as many environmental policies have climate benefits. The CCC has warned of 'significant gaps' in government climate policies, with EU regulations driving around 55% of emissions cuts needed by 2030.
If the CCC is neither strengthened nor expanded, the UK government itself or a new domestic regulatory body would likely take on the role of protecting climate protection regulations after Brexit. However, the exclusion of climate change from the proposed watchdog's remit raises concerns about the UK's commitment to tackling climate news post-Brexit.
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