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PRE-CONSULTATION SEEKING VIEWS ON THE NEED FOR CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION IN NORTHERN IRELAND BRENDAN FORDE CLIMATE CHANGE UNIT, DOE Today • NIEL event • My role is to explain pre-consultation & clarify issues NI greenhouse gas emissions 1990-2010 and projections 2011-2025 including sensitivity analysis of higher/lower emissions scenarios Greenhouse gas inventory emissions 1990 - 2010 Projected greenhouse gas emissions 2011-2025 6,000 5,000 4,000 Programme for Government target - reduction by at least 35% on 1990 levels by 2025 3,000 2,000 1,000 Year 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1995 0 1990 Greenhouse gas emissions (kilotonnes carbon equivalent) 7,000 Current governance arrangements • PfG target – 35% reductions in 2025 on 1990 levels • Cross Departmental Working Group on CC – Departmental Action Plan 2011 – Progress Report 2012 – Progress Report 2013 (pending) • Climate NI – Forum of government and non-government organisations on adaptation • Other policies have own project arrangements Other Jurisdictions • UK – UK Climate Change Act 2008 • Scotland – Scottish Climate Change Act 2009 • Wales – no specific legislation (being considered) • RoI – Draft Heads of Bill published • 32/33 biggest economies now legislating on climate change Minister’s Views “ I believe that we should do all that is possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions whilst putting in place the necessary measures to create a framework for managing the transition to a low carbon economy, positioning Northern Ireland as a world leader in carbon reduction. In my view this can be supported by the introduction of Northern Ireland climate change legislation. But whatever course is chosen, ensuring NI business has good opportunities to grow, must be a key factor in the conclusions reached.” Public Views Your views on: • Non-legislative approach • NI climate change legislation Non-legislative Approach • CDWGCC plus individual departmental action • Enhanced with sectoral/voluntary targets • Concerns that may not deliver • NI is already part of UK CC Act Legislative Approach • Ensure change happens • Clear political long term commitment • Integration of political/community action • Greater certainty for investors • Support jobs and security of energy supply • Positive image of clean/green Views Sought On • Value of a NI CC Bill (Q1) • Targets including issues of time frame, primary/secondary legislation, etc (Q2-Q4) • Independent advice (Q5) • Duties for public bodies (Q6-Q8) • Adaptation Programme (Q9) • Others (Q10-Q11) Conclusion • Your views by 24 May 2013 will inform policy development • Executive will make decision • Thanks to NIEL for opportunity to explain today • Happy to respond to other requests