Jul 30, 2013 Politics UK government unlikely to rethink “complacent” Arctic policies The Foreign Office maintains its views on Arctic drilling, in spite of Environmental Audit Committee’s criticisms that it is “needlessly risky”
Feb 28, 2013 Politics UK must prepare for climate conflict warns new envoy Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti tells RTCC conflict and instability caused by climate change are likely to affect the UK in the future
Jan 25, 2013 Politics William Hague appoints Rear Admiral as UK climate envoy UK Foreign Secretary welcomes Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti as ‘interim’ special representative
May 8, 2012 Finance John Ashton: We can use China to drive global clean-tech growth The Foreign Office’s chief climate change official urges private sector to use China as an ‘incubator’ for clean-technology development.
Nov 24, 2011 Politics RTCC Q&A: UK Special Representative for Climate Change John Ashton The UK’s Special Representative for Climate Change, John Ashton, talks to RTCC about his hopes for COP17 and why the Durban talks are still relevant.