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

Tropical rainforests are key to Copenhagen climate deal

Tropical rainforests are the most biodiverse places on earth – they support around three quarters of the planet's land-based species. More...

Wardens patrolling, Gola Forest, Sierra Leone

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?

By 2050, the world needs to cut all emissions by 50% from 1990 levels. This will require all but the least developed countries to limit their emissions by 2020 and halt deforestation, which accounts for about 20% of global emissions. More...

Climate change

Climate change policy