Gideon Amos backs new landmark climate and nature bill

The proposed law was a commitment made in the Liberal Democrat manifesto on which Mr Amos stood in the recent General election. 

If passed, the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill would update the UK’s climate and environmental legislation in line with commitments the Government has already made internationally – first, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with limiting global heating to 1.5°C and second, to reverse nature loss by 2030.

By doing so, it would put the UK back on track to meet its climate and nature commitments.

The bill has already attracted the support of major figures such as Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and former net zero tsar Chris Skidmore who said the government should enact this “Climate Change Act 2”.

The legislation is to be introduced by Lib Dem MP, Roz Savage, who holds four world records for ocean rowing, including the first woman to row solo across three oceans – the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian.

Mr Amos, who worked on renewable energy projects until his election, said the legislation was "our best chance” to tackle the enormous challenges which our natural environment and climate faces and he would push the government to support the bill.

Mr Amos said: “Over recent weeks and months, I have heard from countless people here in Taunton and Wellington about just how worried they are about the future of our environment.

“That is why I am extremely proud to back Roz’s bill which represents our best chance of protecting our natural environment and building the industries of the future. 

“After years of the previous Conservative government’s failure to live up to our international obligations, this bill can put the UK back on track to meet our commitments and give the next generations the security that they deserve.

“It is an opportunity we cannot pass up and I hope the government works with us to get this landmark legislation passed.”