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<p>The Climate Change Act 2008 was the first of its kind in the world and made the
UK the first country to introduce a legally binding, long-term emissions reduction
target. In June 2019, following advice from the Committee on Climate Change, the UK
Government set a legally binding target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions
from across the UK economy by 2050. In doing so, the UK became the first major economy
to legislate for a net zero target. This will bring an end to the UK’s contribution
to climate change.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is deeply committed to domestic and
international efforts to tackle climate change. This year alone, the Government has
committed billions in spending as we increase support for our low-carbon economy and
green jobs. In November 2021, the UK will provide global leadership on climate change
as President Designate and host of COP26 in Glasgow. We are determined to use this
platform to raise global climate ambitions to achieve the transformational change
required by the Paris Agreement.</p>
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