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The briefing argues that nuclear power is an impractical solution for near-term climate targets in Europe and Australia due to systemic delays, high costs, and a high rate of project cancellations. In Europe, utility-scale wind and solar capacity under construction or in pre-construction outweighs nuclear by fourteen to one, and solar generation surpassed nuclear in the EU for the first time in mid-2025. In Australia, the document concludes that nuclear is unlikely to replace coal by 2038 because construction timelines—estimated by CSIRO to be at least five years longer than the global average—would require groundbreaking by the end of 2025. Globally, the Global Nuclear Power Tracker indicates that 38% of all proposed nuclear capacity (566 GW) has been cancelled.

The Production Gap Report 2025 finds that governments are collectively planning more fossil fuel production than in 2023, with 2030 projected levels exceeding 1.5°C-consistent pathways by over 120%. While some countries are developing net-zero aligned scenarios, most continue to expand production and provide substantial financial support for fossil fuels, undermining Paris Agreement commitments.

The Net Zero Stocktake 2025 finds that while net zero target-setting continues to rise among companies and subnational governments, national-level coverage has dipped due to the US formally abandoning its target. Target integrity remains low, with only a small fraction of entities meeting minimum procedural and substantive requirements. The report also highlights a concerning corporate reliance on nature-based removals and offsets, which often lack transparency and durability.

The statement argues that current scientific advice for fishing limits is insufficient for ecosystem recovery and that the EU has failed its legal obligations to end overfishing and achieve Good Environmental Status. It calls for catch limits to be set significantly below maximum scientific advice, particularly for forage fish and mixed fisheries, to safeguard marine biodiversity and resilience against climate change.

A coalition of NGOs calls on the UK Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to adopt a precautionary approach to 2026 fishing limit negotiations with the EU. The letter argues that current scientific advice is insufficient for ecosystem recovery and that the UK is failing to meet Good Environmental Status (GES) targets, with 13 out of 15 indicators not met in 2025. The authors recommend setting catch limits well below ICES single-stock advice, respecting a 5% risk limit for stock decline, and increasing transparency in negotiations.

The document defines Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as national plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resilience, required every five years under the Paris Agreement. It highlights a significant 'implementation gap,' noting that current policies could lead to 3.1 degrees C of warming by 2100. The guide outlines five essential components for the 2025 NDCs—ambitious targets, sector-specific measures, adaptation strategies, investment policies, and just transition principles—and discusses the financial and technical support needed by developing countries to meet their conditional pledges.

The Canadian Climate Institute asserts that escalating climate risks threaten Canada's trade infrastructure and economic stability. The document highlights the severe economic toll of climate-driven events, citing a projected cost of $25 billion to the economy in 2025, and advocates for treating climate-resilient infrastructure as a project of national interest to safeguard long-term wealth creation.

The document outlines a set of 'dos and don'ts' for communicators to explain the dual necessity of reducing pollution and adapting to climate impacts. It provides tailored messaging strategies for four specific audience groups: Progressive Activists, Incrementalist Left, Established Liberals, and Traditional Conservatives, emphasizing the need to avoid pitting adaptation against mitigation and instead highlighting progress, stability, and the protection of local environments and livelihoods.

The document outlines a communication toolkit for framing the transition to clean energy in the home as a collective societal effort rather than an individual burden. It emphasizes the use of solar power as a symbol of progress and provides tailored messaging for five specific UK audience segments: Progressive Activists, Incrementalist Lefts, Established Liberals, Rooted Patriots, and Traditional Conservatives. The guide advises against promising immediate financial savings and instead suggests highlighting existing progress, community benefits, and the protection of the British way of life.

The document outlines a communication toolkit for discussing climate change and nature protection, emphasizing the need to connect environmental action with tangible local benefits, health, and wellbeing. It provides tailored messaging strategies for four specific audience segments: Progressive Activists, Incrementalist Lefts, Established Liberals, and Traditional Conservatives, focusing on leadership, community action, innovation, and the preservation of the British way of life.

The document advises communicators to frame net zero as a means to achieve a 'better future' with concrete benefits like cleaner air and good jobs, rather than defending it through statistics. It provides tailored messaging for five UK audience segments: Progressive Activists, Incrementalist Lefts, Established Liberals, Sceptical Scrollers, and Rooted Patriots, emphasizing local improvements, moral leadership, and the protection of British livelihoods and nature.

The BTC 2025 Communications Toolkit outlines best practices for public consultation on climate and nature, emphasizing transparency, accessibility, and the avoidance of 'tick box' exercises. It provides tailored messaging for seven distinct audience segments—ranging from Progressive Activists to Dissenting Disruptors—to ensure inclusive engagement and rebuild trust in institutions during the transition to net zero.

The BTC 2025 Communications Toolkit offers tailored messaging strategies to promote the clean energy transition in Britain. It advises communicators to focus on progress, economic prosperity, and community benefits while avoiding the vilification of the oil and gas industry. The guide breaks down specific appeals for five audience segments: Progressive Activists, Incrementalist Lefts, Established Liberals, and Traditional Conservatives, emphasizing the need to speak for the majority who support renewables rather than focusing on a loud minority of dissenters.

The document outlines four core communication principles—normalising support, framing action as ambitious rather than radical, highlighting global efforts, and avoiding the normalisation of opposition—while providing specific messaging strategies for Progressive Activists, the Incrementalist Left, Established Liberals, and Traditional Conservatives in the UK.

The report finds widespread public support for clean energy in the UK, with high levels of acceptance for wind turbines and solar panels across the political spectrum. It notes that in Scotland and Wales, renewable energy projects generate national pride comparable to or exceeding that of the fossil fuel industry. The analysis suggests that 'stories of progress' are more compelling to the public than narratives of failure or radical change. While support for renewables is high, the document emphasizes that fossil fuel industries remain tied to national identity and history, and that the transition must account for job losses and the perceived value of the industrial past.

The report examines how people in Britain perceive the financial impact of climate policies, noting that while many fear costs, few believe scrapping these policies would save them money. It highlights a strong public desire for a 'just transition' where the least well-off are protected and big polluting companies are held accountable. The findings suggest that framing climate action as an investment in a prosperous future is more compelling than technical terminology.

The document finds that while deep distrust in politicians and institutions affects how climate action is perceived, there remains enduring support among Brits for ambitious climate leadership. People value leaders who are credible, passionate, and empathetic, and who prioritize tangible local benefits and global collective action over a reliance on statistics. The report suggests that climate leadership should be grounded in local contexts and delivered by authentic messengers to overcome disillusionment.

The report finds that while a strong majority of Britons want to be consulted on local climate and energy projects, there is significant distrust that these consultations are meaningful, with many viewing them as 'tick-box exercises'. Barriers to engagement include a lack of trust in government sincerity and a feeling of being uninformed. The findings suggest a shift in preference toward online engagement over in-person methods and emphasize the need for transparent, personal, and multi-channel communication to build trust.

Research indicates that while 74% of people in Britain consider climate change important, there is deep distrust in politics and a tendency to avoid the topic due to negative feelings. The report recommends that communicators ditch technical jargon, focus on positive future visions, and avoid overestimating opposition to net zero. For policymakers, it suggests prioritizing local infrastructure that lowers energy bills, accelerating inclusive solar panel roll-out, cracking down on pollution, and investing in genuine local engagement to counter top-down distrust.

The document finds that while 74% of people in Britain consider climate change an important issue, their support for specific actions is heavily influenced by the language used. Framing climate action as 'protecting our environment' (59% support) is more effective than using technical terms like 'net zero' (43% support). There is a strong, unifying connection between climate change and nature, with 'harm to nature and wildlife' being the top concern for 41% of respondents. The report highlights that people across all socio-economic backgrounds are concerned, though many distance themselves from the topic due to immediate life pressures or the depressing nature of the subject. It recommends using tangible, local examples of progress and a holistic approach that links climate action with nature preservation to increase public engagement.