Joe Dodd

'Why are leaders doing so little to tackle climate change? ' At #Cop29 @BBCJustinR puts questions from the @BBCNewsround audience to UK Energy minister @Ed_Miliband bbc.co.uk/newsround/arti…

The UK is already leading the way in the clean power transition, but we want our ambitions to go global. The Global Clean Power Alliance will speed up the clean energy transition around the world while bolstering the UK’s energy security and creating thousands of jobs.

COP29 is a chance for Britain to show climate leadership on the global stage. This government believes that climate security is national security. Behind the scenes earlier this week 👇

This Government believes that climate security is national security. That will be our message at COP29 in Baku 👇

Driving the global transition to net zero, UK International Climate Finance is: 🌍 Helping developing countries access clean energy and innovative technology. 🌏 Supporting the most vulnerable countries who are experiencing the worst impacts of the climate crisis.

Missing #LabourConference as I’m in New York for #UNGA2024 and #ClimateWeekNYC but great to see Liverpool chosen as the first @UN Accelerator City for climate change action. Liverpool is one of the UK’s greatest cultural exports. Look forward to them showing how it can be done!

I’m putting the climate and nature emergency at the centre of UK foreign policy. Watch my speech today live on here at 11.45 am.

What stories can help policymakers tackle climate change even as its impacts spiral? If you're a storyteller and you're motivated by this question, our new Climate Policy Creative Fellowship might be for you Learn more👇and with this 🧵 ucl.ac.uk/climate-action…

Calling climate change the “climate crisis” or “climate emergency” doesn’t elicit greater concern or a sense of urgency from people, finds new paper polling the US public. “Changing terminology is likely not the key solution for promoting climate action” link.springer.com/article/10.100…

New research paper concludes, "do not repeat false information. Instead, repeat what is true and enhance its familiarity."

Delighted that @Juergen_Maier will be Chair of Great British Energy. Juergen brings a wealth of experience and expertise from his previous role as CEO of Siemens UK, and will be central in driving forward our new publicly-owned clean energy company. 
 Welcome Juergen!

RT @kitty_donaldson: The White House pool reporter struggling here to explain Football’s Coming Home 😀

I am delighted to announce that Chris Stark will be our head Head of Mission Control for Clean Power by 2030. We are bringing together the brightest and best to deliver our national mission to cut bills and make Britain energy independent. Welcome @StarkClimate to the team!

BREAKING Macron dissolves 🇫🇷 Parliament after the RN obtains 31.5% against 15.4% of the Renaissance list. New elections on June 30 and July 7 #Europeanelection2024

Thrilled that we’re endorsing Australia’s bid to host #COP31 in partnership with Pacific nations. 🇦🇺🌏 The UK and Australia have a strong climate partnership and we will be on hand to support them in the delivery of a successful summit!

The UK is delighted to endorse Australia’s bid to host #COP31 in partnership with Pacific nations. 🤝 We are focused on supporting Small Island Developing States on the frontline of climate change and look forward to building on our #UKAustralia climate partnership if confirmed.

Today is the last chance to apply!

Spoke to @kitty_donaldson for this piece on the merits of a "don't go back to square one" slogan for the government. There is a risk many voters would quite like to what they see as a back to a less chaotic, cheaper and more functional time. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

A quick reminder that we are still looking for creative and inspiring responses to tricky climate comments to put in our own online guide 🌎📖 Share your ideas in our survey: cardiffunipsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQ…

As we await the details of Starmer & Reeves big economic u-turn, this is a handy check list of questions from @chrisjvenables at @GreenAllianceUK on what to look for. 🧐