• Timeline
• Votes
• Speeches
• Tweets
• Contact

Steve Barclay's Climate-related Tweets, Speeches & Votes

We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by Steve Barclay

• 06 Jan 2025: Tweet

  ????️ “Politically driven targets, like Labour’s 2030 net zero grid, mean decisions will be taken in the name of environmentalism that simultaneously put landscapes, nature and food security at risk.” Labour need to rethink their plans for pylons through the East of England. ???? https://x.com/SteveBarclay/status/1876287462072635451/photo/1 [Source]

• 24 May 2024: Tweet

  Great to meet Mike Edwards, Director of @albenvironment and Angus Wells, Woodland & Technical Manager recently.????   I saw how the Agroforestry scheme at Barton Bendish is helping conventional farming to continue in the face of climate change, while maintaining food production. https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1793947886171898092/video/1 [Source]

• 15 May 2024: Tweet

  We're committed to protecting and improving our food security, alongside action that safeguards our energy security.⚡️   That's why we're ensuring our agricultural land continues to be used for food production, while helping farmers invest in renewable energy on their farms.☀️ https://twitter.com/energygovuk/status/1790796562513223702 [Source]

• 15 May 2024: Tweet

  This government is helping farmers expand their businesses through farming grants which will enable them to invest in rooftop solar and the generation of renewable energy on their farms.☀️ Read details of today’s announcement from @ClaireCoutinho here???????? https://www.gov.uk/government/news/solar-projects-must-fit-in-with-food-security [Source]

• 29 Apr 2024: Tweet

  The importance of nature cannot be understated. ???? Here at the #G7Italy Ministers’ meeting with @AndrewBowie_MP I’ve reiterated the UK Government’s commitment to putting nature at the heart of our response to climate change. https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1784961418606805433/photo/1 [Source]

• 17 Dec 2023: Tweet

  RT @DefraGovUK: While at #COP28 @SteveBarclay visited @IGSfarm’s ReFarm, witnessing first-hand how innovation in agri-tech can increase pro… [Source]

• 16 Dec 2023: Tweet

  My reflections on #COP28.   ????Nature and ???? agriculture are now at the heart of how we tackle climate change and it was great to see so much innovation around meeting this challenge.   We’ll continue to work to restore forests, recover nature and create sustainable food systems. https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1735976277734019375/video/1 [Source]

• 12 Dec 2023: Tweet

  At #COP28 at the weekend, I visited the Tech and Innovation Hub, seeing some of the cutting-edge climate smart science solutions.   Watch this video to hear from two excellent examples of innovation, @HeroGo and @Vertical Future. ⬇ https://twitter.com/defragovuk/status/1734490884727796197 [Source]

• 12 Dec 2023: Tweet

  RT @DefraGovUK: Climate smart science and technology offers solutions and shapes innovation. At the #COP28 Tech and Innovation Hub, @Stev… [Source]

• 11 Dec 2023: Tweet

  Fascinating visit to @IGSfarm’s ReFarm in Dubai to see how innovation in the agriculture sector can increase productivity and benefit the environment. ⚙????   Vertical farms like this help decarbonise food production, are water efficient, and strengthen food security. https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1734317362638360760/photo/1 [Source]

• 10 Dec 2023: Tweet

  A thoughtful discussion in the UK Pavilion ????????at #Cop28 on marine protection including for mangroves and coral reefs. & enjoyed a ☕️ from @KewScience, which is working with partners on science-led solutions to grow climate-resilient coffee ???? that helps protect ???? & biodiversity. https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1733817689188012238/photo/1 [Source]

• 10 Dec 2023: Tweet

  A busy Nature Day at #COP28 yesterday & a pleasure to speak about the important role nature plays in tackling climate change.   We’re safeguarding our critically important habitats and landscapes for generations to come.   More to come today on Agriculture Day… https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1733763522062876884/video/1 [Source]

• 10 Dec 2023: Tweet

  RT @DefraGovUK: We’re protecting the habitats of some of the world’s most endangered species ???? At #COP28, we announced new details on mea… [Source]

• 10 Dec 2023: Tweet

  RT @DefraGovUK: At #COP28 we’re championing much needed action for our global ocean ???? Our flagship Blue Planet Fund will empower communi… [Source]

• 09 Dec 2023: Tweet

  A busy Nature Day at #COP28 & a pleasure to speak about the important role nature plays in tackling climate change.   We’re safeguarding our critically important habitats and landscapes for generations to come.   More to come at Agriculture Day tomorrow… https://twitter.com/SteveBarclay/status/1733524644446065087/photo/1 [Source]

• 09 Dec 2023: Tweet

  RT @CEN_HQ: ???? CAMPAIGN WIN The government has announced new ???????????? ???????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????? at #COP28 to help rid our supply chains of deforest… [Source]

• 09 Dec 2023: Tweet

  ????Step forward for forests. Today I announced details of measures to ensure supermarket products do not contribute to illegal deforestation. Palm oil, cocoa, beef, leather and soy are covered - helping protect species including ????, ????and ???? #Cop28 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/12/09/cop28-supermarkets-illegal-deforestation-ban-steve-barclay/ [Source]

• 29 Nov 2023: Tweet

  A healthy environment is critical for our wellbeing, our economy and tackling climate change.    This accelerates our commitments to nature ahead of COP28 and will create more opportunities for people to access and enjoy nature. https://twitter.com/defragovuk/status/1729800632406806744 [Source]

• 19 Oct 2022: Vote

  Ban on Fracking for Shale Gas Bill - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 13 Dec 2021: Vote

  Subsidy Control Bill — Schedule 1 - The subsidy control principles - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 25 Nov 2021: Tweet

  Public buildings account for 2% of UK emissions, so we need to adapt government properties to meet net zero. Our Net Zero Estate Playbook, published by @cabinetofficeuk, will allow us to do just that. ???? https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/cabinet-office-produces-net-zero-estate-playbook [Source]

• 02 Nov 2021: Tweet

  Great to hear from staff at @IKEAUK in Glasgow of their commitment to innovations for customers during #COP26, including a floor that generates clean electricity and community schemes to promote energy efficiency. https://x.com/SteveBarclay/status/1455546120038461446/photo/1 [Source]

• 02 Nov 2021: Tweet

  RT @COP26: Welcome to Day 2 of the #COP26 World Leaders Summit! Today world leaders will continue to share their ambitions for the summit… [Source]

• 20 Oct 2021: Tweet

  RT @cabinetofficeuk: Good to see more commitments to net-zero from gov suppliers. In Sept we announced that businesses bidding for major g… [Source]

• 20 Aug 2021: Tweet

  RT @KwasiKwarteng: Since 1990, the UK has decarbonised faster than any other G7 country We’ve cut emissions by 44%, but grown our economy… [Source]

• 01 Jul 2021: Tweet

  RT @hmtreasury: The UK's Green Savings Bonds will let you contribute towards projects that tackle climate change, improve biodiversity & cr… [Source]

• 07 Jun 2021: Vote

  Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill — New Clause 1 - Human Rights Abuses - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 26 May 2021: Vote

  Environment Bill — New Clause 24 - Prohibition on burning of peat in upland areas - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 20 Apr 2021: Tweet

  RT @KwasiKwarteng: Tomorrow, we will set the world’s most ambitious climate target into law, cutting emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1… [Source]

• 26 Mar 2021: Tweet

  The COVID-19 crisis has shown we are at a historic turning point in tackling global climate change. Great to speak at the @Ambrosetti_ conference today on building back our economy, our ambitions to protect the planet, and our commitment to work globally ???? https://x.com/SteveBarclay/status/1375469634888040453/photo/1 [Source]

• 21 Jan 2021: Tweet

  RT @BorisJohnson: President @JoeBiden rejoining the Paris Agreement is hugely positive news. In the year we host @COP26 in Glasgow, I look… [Source]

• 13 Jan 2021: Vote

  Financial Services Bill — Schedule 2 - Prudential regulation of FCA investment firms - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 08 Dec 2020: Vote

  Delegated Legislation — Financial Assistance to Industry - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 16 Nov 2020: Vote

  Pension Schemes Bill [Lords] — Clause 124 - Climate change risk - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 12 Oct 2020: Vote

  Agriculture Bill — After Clause 42 - Contribution of agriculture and associated land use to climate change targets - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 29 Sep 2020: Vote

  United Kingdom Internal Market Bill — New Clause 6 - Economic development: climate and nature emergency impact statement - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 19 Nov 2019: Tweet

  RT @Conservatives: We were the first major economy in the world to introduce a Net Zero target for emissions, meaning that our contribution… [Source]

• 25 Jun 2019: Vote

  Delegated Legislation — Value Added Tax - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 06 Sep 2016: Vote

  Finance Bill — VAT on Installation of Energy Saving Materials - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 28 Jul 2016: Tweet

  Cambs CCG as commissioner, not CCS as a selectic provider, needs to produce a detailed site plan for each of Ely, Doddington & Wisbech [Source]

• 09 May 2016: Vote

  Housing and Planning Bill — Planning obligations and affordable housing - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 14 Mar 2016: Vote

  Energy Bill [Lords] — New Clause 8 — Decarbonisation target range - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 14 Mar 2016: Vote

  Energy Bill [Lords] — New Clause 3 — Carbon capture and storage strategy for the energy industry - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 26 Oct 2015: Vote

  Finance Bill (Ways and Means) (Payment of Corporation Tax) — Chapter 5 — Supplementary provisions - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 08 Sep 2015: Vote

  Bill Presented — Devolution (London) Bill — Clause 45 — CCL: removal of exemption for electricity from renewable sources - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 14 Jul 2015: Vote

  21. Climate Change Levy: Removal of Exemption for Electricity from Renewable Sources - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 01 May 2015: Tweet

  Green energy, a referendum on Europe & anaerobic digesters all on the agenda at the Fenland NFU hustings this week http://t.co/tK3XmI01iY [Source]

• 11 Feb 2014: Tweet

  I'm calling for crackdown on red tape for local renewable energy firms:subject to 2 Govt-backed accreditation schemes http://t.co/K0hlGJ1sRf [Source]

• 04 Dec 2013: Vote

  Recall of Elected Representatives — Schedule 4 — Application and modification of emissions limit duty - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: Aye

• 04 Jun 2013: Vote

  Energy Bill — Clause 133 — Financial provisions - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: Aye

• 04 Jun 2013: Vote

  Energy Bill — Clause 10 — Direction to offer contract - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 04 Jun 2013: Vote

  Energy Bill — Clause 1 — Decarbonisation - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 03 Jun 2013: Vote

  Communities and Local Government — Clause 42 — Duty not to exceed annual carbon dioxide emissions limit - Pro-climate vote: No - Their vote: No

• 19 Dec 2012: Vote

  Charities Act 2011 (Amendment) — Energy Bill - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 17 Oct 2012: Vote

  Relationship, Drug and Alcohol Education (Curriculum) — New Clause 22 — Interpretation of the green purposes: duty to assess impact on the Climate Change Act 2008 - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 11 Jun 2012: Vote

  Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 14 Sep 2011: Vote

  Prime Minister — Clause 42 — Domestic energy efficient regulations - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 14 Sep 2011: Vote

  Prime Minister — Clause 42 — Domestic energy efficient regulations - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No

• 14 Sep 2011: Vote

  Prime Minister — New Clause 1 — Energy efficiency aim - Pro-climate vote: Aye - Their vote: No