26th October 2022

Lancet Countdown UK Policy Brief

The 2022 Lancet Countdown UK Policy Brief calls on the UK government to stop subsidising fossil fuels, reduce air pollution, and improve access to green space to protect health.

The policy briefing produced by the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change, British Medical Association, Royal College of Nursing, Royal College of Psychiatrists, and Royal College of Physicians say action is needed to:

• End all subsidies, investments, new licences and consent for fossil fuels while ensuring a just transition to renewable energy
• Adopt a legally-binding commitment to reducing fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) to the World Health Organisation’s interim target of 10 µg/m³ by 2030 with a future objective to achieve the WHO recommended guideline of 5 µg/m³
• Create equitable access to green space by prioritising protection and development of high-quality natural places to ensure everyone has a local park within a 10-minute walk