The National Climate Change Conference 2025

This Year's Supporters include:

Overview

Whilst the public sector only accounts for around 2% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, local authorities themselves have an impact of 80% of emissions from their local area, and direct impact over a third of emissions.

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With their central role in housing, transport and energy an influential role in driving behaviourial change of citizens, local authorities must be empowered to deliver local climate action. However, two thirds of councils in England are not confident of hitting their net zero targets within their set timescales (LGA), and are left frustrated by the lack of government funding and support.

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Join us at The National Climate Change Conference 2025 to hear the latest guidance and policies from the new Labour government, and their proposals to empower local government to reach their ambitious targets.

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Hear case studies from local authorities and partners who are making substantial progress to reducing their carbon emissions through strategic, multi sector approaches to deliver energy efficiencies, reducing scope 3 emissions and driving best value through low carbon solutions.

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A unique opportunity to hear from across all tiers of local and regional bodies as they discuss comprehensive strategies to deliver on climate change adaptation and resilience.

Agenda

• 9.00am

  Online Registration

• 9.50am

  Chair’s Opening Remarks

  Piers Forster, Interim Chair, Climate Change Committee and the Adaptation Committee; Director of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures; Professor of Physical Climate Change, University of Leeds (Invited)

   

• 10.00am

  Keynote: Government’s New Vision for Climate Resilience, Adaptation and Net Zero

  • Outlining the Net Zero blueprint: an overview of the new strategic framework for the Net Carbon Strategy and Office for Net Zero
  • Insights into proposed policy changes supporting local government to build climate resilience at local and community level
  • Empowering the public sector for a fair green transition: new approaches to drive low carbon initiatives through local services
  • A new era for energy: preparing for local power generation to alleviate pressure on the grid and enhance energy security.

  Ed Milliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Invited)

   

• 10.20am

  Keynote: Securing Funding and Investment to Progress Local Climate Action

  • An overview of the government’s latest financial commitments to support local government and the wider public sector to achieve net zero targets
  • Evaluating the the landscape of funding opportunities: Guidance on preparing for new funding rounds and optimising grant applications
  • Accessing funding for net zero projects: overcoming the barriers to secure funding for public sector net zero initiatives
  • Collaborative approaches to decarbonisation: Encouraging cross-sector collaboration to share knowledge, resources, and innovations

  Lorna Pimlott, Authority Advisory and Lending, UK Infrastructure Bank (CONFIRMED)

  

• 10.40am

  Key Supporter Session

• 11.00am

  Questions & Answers

• 11.20am

  Comfort Break

• 11.35am

  CASE STUDY: Turning Ambition into Reality: Developing a Local Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Strategy

  • Analysing local carbon footprint: employing science-based to data to calculate carbon emissions and address specific local challenges
  • Reviewing baseline models and benchmarking data to monitor progress
  • Upskilling workforce capabilities to effectively support climate initiatives
  • Mobilising collective action: engaging residents, businesses and community partners to identify critical goals and actions.

  Michael Gallagher, Head of Midlands, Net Zero Hub (CONFIRMED)

  

   

• 11.55am

  Case Study: Building a Low Carbon Transport Network Through Partnership

  • Deploying data-driven emissions monitoring to identify key areas for improvement
  • Designing active transport infrastructure to support active transport models (walking, cycling)
  • Developing and promoting last mile delivery solutions in partnership with private sector to minimise emissions from freight networks
  • Working closely with community groups and public transport providers to provide integrated transport options that encourage active travel, improve public transit and decrease car dependency
  • Engaging suppliers to strengthen procurement policies to reduce Scope 3 emissions and incentivise low carbon initiatives.

  Cllr Liz Leffman, Chair, England’s Economic Heartland (CONFIRMED)

  

   

• 12.15pm

  Keynote: Implementing Local Area Energy Plans: Guiding the Energy Transition with Clean Energy Project Aligned to Local Need

  • An overview of national progress on Local Area Energy Plans (LAEP): lessons learned from trailblazer authorities
  • Outlining considerations for LAEP development: identifying near term actions and long term investments
  • Overcoming the barriers to roll-out: capacity and skills, funding, data and standardisation
  • Mapping the dynamic between LAEPs and the regional energy planning system and governance structures across local, regional and national.

  Mark Atherton, Director of Environment, Greater Manchester combined Authority (CONFIRMED)

  

   

• 12.35pm

  Questions and Answers

• 12.55pm

  Lunch Break

• 1.35pm

  Case Study: Building Net Zero Communities: Delivering Low Carbon, Healthy Homes for Residents

  • Exploring how new developments are evolving to deliver sustainable and energy-efficient homes
  • Analysing the best options for decarbonising existing housing assets: retrofit vs disposal
  • Meeting the EPC C rating efficiency standards: exploring retrofitting initiatives from insulation, heat systems, damp proofing to reducing energy consumption
  • Integrating Scope 3 emissions considerations across materials, services and supply chains.

  Gill Moy, Director of Housing, Nottingham City Homes, The Nottingham Deep Retrofit Energy Model (Invited)

   

• 1.55pm

  Case Study: Enabling Collective Action: Building Momentum Through Community Outreach and Engagement

  • Overcoming the barriers to public understanding of the importance of behavioural change in supporting the transition to net zero
  • Creating meaningful conversations: Working with community groups to raise awareness and reach the disengaged
  • Exploring how design research models and approaches can help drive net zero behaviour change
  • Identifying and working with local partners to amplify behaviour change approaches: the role of schools, health, housing associations and the private sector in driving change
  • Developing a communications strategy to spread awareness and build citizen agency.

  Greg Pearson, Net Zero Innovation & Delivery Manager,  Norfolk Net Zero Communities (CONFIRMED)

  

• 2.15pm

  Key Supporter Session

• 2.35pm

  Questions and Answers

• 2.55pm

  Breakout Networking:

  Co-designing climate action plans with local residents and community groups

  This breakout networking session provides the opportunity to discuss your experiences of co-designing action plans with local residents and community groups to drive engagement and elicit behaviour change. Explore your common challenges and solutions whilst networking with colleagues from a range of organisations.

• 3.25pm

  Comfort Break

• 3.40pm

  Case Study: Planning for Climate Resilient Community Infrastructure

  • Exploring how local planning processes are enhancing resilience against climate change impacts
  • Addressing the role of urban greening in mitigating climate risk, improving air quality and enhancing wellbeing
  • Opportunities to employ structural shading solutions in design to reduce heat island effects and improve energy efficiency
  • Ensuring district planning departments collaborate across borders to support wider council and national strategies

  Katie Sargeant, Greener Futures Group Manager, Surrey County Council (Invited)

   

• 4.00pm

  Case Study: Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Insights and Success Stories from Previous Phases

  • Navigating changes in grant allocation: Understanding new criteria, and how to effectively respond to these changes
  • Outlining how Heat Network Zoning legislation and considerations for low-carbon heating technology options could influence funding decisions
  • Demonstrating the best value for money: Identifying projects that can achieve the most direct and significant emissions reductions
  • Learnings from earlier phases of the scheme that have successfully and drastically reduced environmental impact and carbon emissions.

  Emma Clancy, Chief Executive, Salix (Invited)

   

• 4.20pm

  Questions and Answers

• 4.40pm

  Chair’s Closing Remarks

  Piers Forster, Interim Chair, Climate Change Committee and the Adaptation Committee; Director of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures; Professor of Physical Climate Change, University of Leeds (Invited)

   

• 5.00pm

  Conference Close

Previous Speakers

Sophie Kempthorne

Innovation Lead – Energy Systems

Innovate UK

Emma Balchin

Co-Chief Executive

National Governance Association

Bryan Evans

Senior Transport Planner, Environment and Place

Oxfordshire County Council

Jo Wall

Senior Strategy Director – Climate

Local Partnerships

Testimonials

Why You Should Attend

• Receive the latest guidance and policies from the new Labour government to empower local government in achieving ambitious climate targets.
• Explore case studies from local authorities showcasing strategic, multi-sector approaches to reducing carbon emissions.
• Understand strategies for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing scope 3 emissions, and driving value through low-carbon solutions.
• Discover insights from local and regional bodies on comprehensive approaches to climate change adaptation and resilience.
• Take advantage of opportunities to engage with cross-sector leaders and learn best practices for sustainable and resilient governance.

GE Insights

Your conference package also includes access to GE Insights, our cross-sector learning resource of case study focused videos, articles, lived experiences and more. Gain unlimited access to our online platform when you purchase your conference ticket.

Who Should Attend

This conference is designed for professionals responsible for or involved in reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and driving best-value low-carbon solutions to achieve net zero targets, including:

Pricing Options

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