9 March 2000

CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAMME LAUNCHED

The Department of the Environment today issued a consultation paper entitled "Climate Change: Draft UK Programme". A similar consultation is being undertaken simultaneously in England, Scotland and Wales.

The draft programme sets out a comprehensive strategy for tackling climate change in the UK. It outlines a variety of fiscal and regulatory measures and policies, covering all sectors of the economy that will safely deliver the UK's Kyoto and domestic goal by cutting carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

This draft programme is intended for everyone with an interest in climate change issues. If you wish to make your views known these should be sent to the address below by 2 June 2000:

The Department of the Environment

Environmental Policy Division

River House

48 High Street

Belfast BT1 2AW

Fax: 01232 257300 Tel: 01232 257371

e-mail Envpol@doeni.gov.uk

Copies of the draft programme and the summary are available from DETR Free Literature, PO Box No. 236, Wetherby, S3 7NB, tel: 0870 1226 236, fax; 0870 1226 237. They are also available on the following web-site: www.detr.gov.uk