Written question asked by George Freeman (Conservative) on Monday, 9 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 December 2024. It was answered by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Remote Sensing: Environment
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will have discussions with the (a) UK Space Agency and (b) Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on using UK Earth Observation data for greenhouse gas emissions tracking.
- Answer
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The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero engages with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology and the UK Space Agency through the National Space Council, where Government’s direction for space policy and strategy is decided. These departments also engage at Official level through the National Space Board.
The UK is one of only four countries in the world that uses an independent system of Earth Observation measurements to supplement its greenhouse gas inventory and the first to do so.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 18534
- Session
- 2024-26
- Registered interest declared
- Yes
- Subjects
- Databases Environment Departmental coordination Remote sensing Greenhouse gas emissions
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