Speech on the The Climate Crisis by the UK PM at a Press Conference at COP29
“We face two paths,” he outlines.
“One, the path of inaction and delay, leading to further decline and vulnerability. Warming above 1.5 degrees exposes hundreds of thousands more UK residents to flood risk, economic instability and national insecurity.”
The Path to Security and Prosperity
“Or we walk the second path, eyes wide open to challenges and opportunities. This path ensures national security, energy independence and economic stability, boosting living standards for working people.”
Climate Security: A Global Imperative
“Let me be clear: without climate security, there’s no national, economic or global security. Climate action offers vast opportunities for investment, UK businesses and British workers.”
Vision 2030 and Beyond
“By acting now, we secure better jobs, cheaper bills, higher growth, future industries and decades-long prosperity and security for our nation. The prosperity and security of our nation are what the British people care about.”
Restoring Climate Leadership
“Our government has done things differently from day one.”
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Renewable Energy: Scrapped onshore wind ban, committed to no new North Sea oil and gas licenses.
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Sustainable Communities: Invested in North Sea communities’ future industries and jobs.
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Clean Energy Milestones: Closed UK’s final coal power plant, first G7 economy to phase out coal power.
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Great British Energy: Launched clean British energy company for 2030 clean power.
Driving Clean Energy Growth
Initiatives fueling progress include:
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National Wealth Fund: Strategic investments in key industries.
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Clean Industry Bonus Scheme: Supporting offshore wind developers.
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CIF Capital Market Mechanism: Mobilizing climate capital.
Global Partnership
“At COP29, we reaffirmed climate leadership, urging nations to set ambitious targets. The UK’s 2035 NDC target reduces greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81% from 1990 levels.”
Leading the Clean Energy Transition
“We launched the Global Clean Power Alliance, unlocking private finance. Scottish Power’s £1 billion windfarm turbine contract to Siemens Gamesa supports British pioneering energy projects, injecting growth into industrial heartlands.”
Empowering Future Generations
“My mission ensures our country, our children and grandchildren have prosperity, security and stability for generations. With this government, the UK leads the way into a cleaner, safer and more prosperous future.”
