U.K., Nov. 11 -- UK Parliament issued the following news:
On Monday 16 November, MPs will debate a petition relating to holding a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks.
Watch the debate (from 4:30pm, Monday 16 November)
Read the debate transcript (available shortly after the conclusion of the debate).
Dr Roz Savage MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. MPs from all parties can take part, and the Government will send a minister to respond.
"Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks"
The petition , which has received more than 136,000 signatures, states: "The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing on the scale of these risks. Government should hold an emergency briefing from leading experts."
In its response to the petition, provided on 15 June 2026, the Government said: "We recognise the growing risks from climate and nature breakdown, and are committed to speaking clearly about the scale of the crisis and providing reliable sources for information and advice."
Read the full response
What are petitions debates?
Petitions debates are 'general' debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don't end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means MPs will not vote on the request of the petitions at the end of the debate. Instead, the aim is to give MPs an opportunity to discuss the issues raised by a petition, and get a response from the Government.
Petition debates are scheduled by the Petitions Committee. Only e-petitions started on the Parliament petitions site are considered by the Petitions Committee.
Further information
Find out more about petition debates
Find out more about the role of the Petitions Committee
Find out more about select committees
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