UK Government Responds to Climate Change Committee's 2025 Adaptation Report

The UK government has issued responses to the Climate Change Committee's 2025 reports on both climate change adaptation and emissions reduction, outlining plans and actions to meet statutory carbon budgets and support a transition benefiting people and businesses. Local councils, such as Somerset Council, continue to manage community issues including environmental concerns and infrastructure maintenance. In Shropshire, the EnviroGrant program is providing up to £1,000 to local community groups to fund environmental improvement projects, with over £45,000 awarded since 2021 to initiatives like the Shrewsbury Repair Cafe that focus on waste reduction and repair education. Meanwhile, in Ireland, over €1.4 million is allocated to Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal under the Community Climate Action Programme to support local authorities and community groups in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable living through projects targeting energy, transport, food, waste, and recycling. These initiatives reflect ongoing government and community efforts across the UK and Ireland to address climate change through adaptation, mitigation, and grassroots engagement.