Climate change solutions

International agreement on climate change

Climate change is caused by emissions from human activities all around the world and so it needs to be tackled on a global scale. The latest science on climate change makes it very clear that serious harm is likely to occur to both people and wildlife if the world’s average surface temperature rises to more 2°C above pre-industrial levels. More...

Wind farms

Wind power has a significant role to play in the UK’s fight against climate change. With the right strategic approach, it can be expanded without detrimental effects on important bird populations. The RSPB works with Government and developers, ensuring wind power contributes to the fight against climate change. More...

Wave and tidal power

The seas around the UK offer an abundant and inexhaustible source of energy in the form of electricity generation from wave and tidal power. The RSPB considers that these forms of generation can make a valuable contribution in the UK's move towards the carbon-free energy we need if we are to combat climate change. More...

Transport and climate change

The transport of goods and people is central to the UK economy and provides significant social benefits. However, transport-related activity often has negative impacts on the environment. More...