Climate change policy

We work on policies both to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change and to allow wildlife to adapt to the degree of climate change that will inevitably occur. We also conduct research into the present and projected effects of climate change on birds and other wildlife, both at home and abroad.

Climate change policy overview

The RSPB works on policies both to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change and to allow wildlife to adapt to the degree of climate change that will inevitably occur. More...

Climate change solutions

Climate change is caused by emissions from human activities all around the world and so it needs to be tackled on a global scale. More...

Puffin calling, Isle of May National Nature reserve

Can the UK make the cut?

The UK government has set the goal of reducing the UK's carbon emissions by 20% (below 1990 levels) by 2010. This goal is far greater than the targets set under the Kyoto Protocol, which represent just baby steps towards dealing with the problem. More...

Solar panels, Centre for Alternative Technology, Wales

What can Scotland do?

The Scottish Government and the Parliament at Holyrood have significant influence on policies that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and deal with the effects of the changing climate. More...

Can the world meet the challenge?

To prevent large-scale disruption to ecosystems and society, and keep climate change at manageable levels, the world must act now to limit global temperature rise to less than two degrees Celsius. More...

Climate change

Climate change policy