Addressing super pollutants in the UK: A major opportunity in the fight against climate change

-By invitation only-

Climate change is the greatest threat humanity faces today. Global temperature rise, shrinking ice sheets, ocean acidification, rising sea levels and increasing extreme weather events present irrefutable evidence that we must act now to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.  

While substantial reductions in global CO₂ emissions are crucial, super pollutants, including methane (CH₄), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), black carbon, nitrous oxide (N₂O), and other ozone-depleting substances (ODS) make up more than one-quarter of global annual greenhouse gas emissions. To avoid catastrophic climate change, rapid and sustained reductions are also required in emissions of these non-CO₂ greenhouse gases.  

With COP29 on the horizon, which aims to “enhance ambition and enable action”, the timing is ideal to explore the role of climate super pollutants in keeping 1.5°C in reach. This event aims to bring together key stakeholders to discuss effective strategies to reduce super pollutants and explore the pivotal role the UK can play in leading these efforts, both at home and internationally.