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<p>Government is committed to reducing emissions and has set an ambitious target of
reducing our carbon emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels, higher than
any other major economy.</p><p>My department is consulting on a revised National Planning
Policy Framework that strengthens planning policies on the environment, climate change
and flood risk resilience; and we are finalising our joint review of planning policy
for flood risk with DEFRA.</p><p>We have also recently consulted on a new part of
the Building Regulations to reduce the risk of overheating in new residential buildings.
From 2025, the Future Homes Standard will ensure that new homes produce at least 75%
lower CO2 emissions compared to those built to current standards. This represents
a considerable improvement in energy efficiency standards for new homes.</p><p>A significant
amount of funding has already been made available to local government, providing them
with the opportunity to take a place-based response to climate change which reflects
their local circumstances.</p><p>Funds such as those available under the Local Authority
Delivery Scheme have already provided £500 million to local authorities for upgrades
such as insulation and low-carbon heating systems to low-income households across
England.</p><p>We will continue to support local government by investing a further
£200 million over six years from April 2021 to pilot innovative actions that improve
the long-term flood and coastal resilience of 25 local areas.</p>
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