The Welsh Government has published a discussion paper titled “Enabling the People of Wales to Deliver and Benefit from the Net Zero Transition in 2026-2030 and beyond” ahead of Wales Climate Week, the annual virtual conference to be held in November. The paper draws together evidence and advice from various sources including the Climate Change Committee, the Net Zero Wales 2035 Challenge Group and many other experts.
The paper notes the current policies of the Welsh Government across key sectors such as agriculture, housing and transport, and explores that which is needed to progress towards a situation where net zero thinking is the norm. The aim of the paper is provide information and ideas in order to foster discussion about the best ways of reaching the net zero goal. The document will be crucial to the discussions being held during Wales Climate Week, with those discussions in turn being used to inform the Welsh Governments next carbon reduction plan for the next five years, expected to be published in 2026.
In a written statement Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, said:
“The publication of this discussion paper marks the beginning of the next phase of engagement. It will be used to stimulate discussion during Wales Climate Week 2025, through a programme of virtual events, regional workshops, and community-led conversations. The insights gathered will help shape the development of our next emissions reduction plan, due to be published in 2026.
The Welsh Government remains committed to a fair and just transition, and to ensuring that the people of Wales are actively involved in shaping the policies that affect them. This paper, and the discussion we hope it will stimulate, is a key part of that commitment. I encourage stakeholders and members of the public to engage with its content and contribute to the dialogue.“
You can read more about Wales Climate Week here, and you can read the discussion paper in its entirety by following this link.
