National governance strategies and initiatives for net zero
Contributors to the Horizon Scan identified strategic issues related to the overarching opportunities and challenges of energy policy and net zero.

Ten different issues were identified under this topic.
Short articles have been written on these issues to help parliament identify what action it may wish to take. New articles will be added when they become available.
Contributors to the Horizon Scan identified strategic issues related to the overarching opportunities and challenges of energy policy and net zero.
Nature based solutions can help address climate change and other societal challenges. However, key implementation data gaps remain.
Achieving net zero is expected to require changes in consumer behaviour and habits. What are the challenges and how can they be overcome?
The retrofit of the UK's historic building stock is needed to enhance energy efficiency and achieve net zero targets. How can this be done?
Achieving climate policies will require local community action. What can be done to involve communities in climate mitigation and adaptation?
Contributors to the horizon scan identified challenges and opportunities related to green skills, education and employment in the UK.
Contributors to the horizon scan identified interconnected challenges and opportunities related to climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience.
Contributors to the horizon scan identified challenges and opportunities related to climate justice and achieving a just transition.
A key challenge in energy policy is keeping energy affordable and maintaining security of supply, while transitioning to a net zero system.
A circular economy provides a growth opportunity for the UK, yet it will require timely strategic decisions and planning.
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