Tom Tugendhat on securing the UK's energy supply

Join CEN's John Flesher, Lynsey Jones, and James Cullimore this net zero week to talk about decarbonisation's benefits and the challenges ahead to achieve the UK's 2050 target. Also, what the independent Climate Change Committee's latest progress report means for net zero and what the government needs to do to deliver on its climate goals. The Conservative Environment Network is the independent forum for conservatives in the UK and around the world who support net zero, nature restoration and resource security.

Join CEN's John Flesher, Lynsey Jones, and James Cullimore to talk about the government's new food strategy and what it means for British farming and nature restoration. Also, why more people are looking to buy an electric vehicle now petrol has reached £100 a tank on average, compared to £15 for fully charging a car battery. And CEN's Fin McCarron joins the podcast to talk about lessons from the Maldives' pole and line fishing law and how other countries can support sustainable fishing with free trade.  The team also look ahead to the UN's upcoming summit on biodiversity, COP15, and International Environment Minister Lord Goldsmith sets out the UK's ambition for the conference.  The Conservative Environment Network is the independent forum for conservatives in the UK and around the world who support net zero, nature restoration and resource security.

Join CEN's John Flesher, Lynsey Jones, and James Cullimore to talk about what last week's local election results could mean for environmental policy in town halls across the country. Also, what green Bills people should watch following the Queen's Speech and where ministers could go further to cut the cost of living and protect the environment. And how the upcoming Australian elections on 21 May 2022 could impact the country's environmental ambitions. The Conservative Environment Network is the independent forum for conservatives who support conservation and decarbonisation. 

Join CEN's John Flesher, Lynsey Jones, and James Cullimore to talk about a new poll that reveals a quarter of Conservative voters would be less likely to back the party again if the government weakened the UK's net zero ambition.  Also, the consequences of Russian energy giant Gazprom's decision to stop supplying gas to Poland and Bulgaria after the countries refused to pay in Roubles. And the Department of Education's announcement that a new natural history GSCE will be introduced by September 2025. The Conservative Environment Network is the independent forum for conservatives who support conservation and decarbonisation.

We talk to Tom Tugendhat MP about how the UK can strengthen its energy security, deprive the Kremlin of oil and gas revenue, and protect people from volatile fossil fuel prices.  Presented by Jack Richardson, CEN's Senior Climate Programme Manager. If you'd like to learn more about CEN, visit. cen.uk.com.

In our latest podcast, we talk to two Australian politicians, Elizabeth Lee MLA (Liberal Party) and Damian Drum MP (National Party), about their country's response to climate change and their thoughts after visiting the UK for COP26 with the Conseravtive Environment Network (CEN). Presented by John Flesher, CEN's Head of International Programme. If you'd like to learn more about CEN, visit cen.uk.com.

In this special podcast, we bring you the highlights from the Conservative Environment Network's (CEN) latest conference on conserving our natural inheritance, including Environment Secretary George Eustice MP's speech and Q&A with CEN Chair Ben Goldsmith. Presented by James Cullimore, CEN's Senior Nature Programmer Manager.  If you'd like to learn more about us, visit cen.uk.com.

In our latest podcast, Workington MP Mark Jenkinson gives his insights on the transition to electric vehicles, species reintroduction and what's next for the environment post-COP26. Presented by Lynsey Jones, CEN Climate Programmes Manager. If you'd like to learn more about the Conservative Environment Network, visit cen.uk.com.

In our third interview, a former Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and environment secretary gives us her take on the UK Government's landmark Net Zero Strategy. Andrea Leadsom MP tells us what makes her a green Tory, calls for more ambition from government on the boiler phase-out, and argues that the environment presents a political opportunity for the Conservatives at the next general election. Presented by Colin Malaney, Head of UK Programmes. If you'd like to learn more about the Conservative Environment Network, visit cen.uk.com.

In our second interview, the MP for Brecon and Radnorshire and PPS to the Environment Secretary tells us what makes her a green Tory, reveals why access to nature was so important to her during lockdown, and argues that farming and biodiversity can go hand in hand. PLUS Patrick Hall from the think tank Bright Blue on his latest report which examined public attitudes to the natural environment. Presented by James Cullimore, CEN Nature Programmes Manager. If you'd like to learn more about the Conservative Environment Network, visit cen.uk.com.