New regulations update how UK counts emissions from international aviation and shipping

The Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipping) Regulations 2026 modify which emissions are included in the UK’s greenhouse gas accounting framework. The regulations alter the methodology for counting emissions from international aviation and shipping activities as part of the UK’s climate change reporting obligations under the Climate Change Act 2008. This change affects how these sector emissions are reported and tracked for compliance with UK climate targets.

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