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We wrote to @BorisJohnson today - and the First Ministers of all the UK Nations. This is the first step in turning around @theCCCuk work this year to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
We aimed to be concise - tough on an issue with such wide implications.https://www.theccc.org.uk/2020/05/06/take-urgent-action-on-six-key-principles-for-a-resilient-recovery …
The letter suggests a framework for government action. Six principles for a resilient recovery. And the immediate policy priorities emerging from that - even in a time of continued social distancing. These get the economy moving AND put us on track for the UK's climate goals.
Principles: 1 Use climate investments to support recovery and jobs. 2 Encourage positive behaviour change. 3 Tackle climate ‘resilience deficit’. 4 Embed fairness. 5 Don’t lock-in high emissions or climate risk. 6 Strengthen incentives to cut emissions with tax changes.
Immediate priorities: - Investments in low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure. - Reskilling, retraining and research. - Upgrades to homes. - Make it easy to walk, cycle and work remotely. - Tree planting, peatland restoration, green spaces and green infrastructure.
The impacts of lockdown are staggering. A wholly new context for climate action. We can't ignore that. So we're laying the groundwork for more detailed advice on the recovery in June. And deeper reflection on the medium-term impacts in December in our Sixth Carbon Budget advice.
The long-term priorities are unchanged. The climate, sadly, hasn't blinked - despite the scale of the economic shutdown. Global emissions *might* be down 5-10% this year - probably the biggest ever fall - but the planet keeps warming. A chronic, cumulative problem remains.
So the task is to remain committed to the goal of net-zero, but re-examine the steps in light of COVID-19. And we need to be realistic - net zero doesn't escape the need to plan for the changing climate: flooding, overheating, drought etc. We'll regret not making early provision.
Apparently, Scotland's priority will be "tech" ... 
https://news.gov.scot/news/preparing-for-economic-recovery?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter …
Chris old lad… there’s a time and place for everything… and right now it is time to simply get everything in the economy up and running properly again. Stop trying to complicate things.
Hi Neil, I’ll bite. What’s complicated about getting the economy going again by boosting investment in things that provide new jobs and useful skills? The fact that these steps help the climate is an added bonus.
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