Policy advocacy
Cross-party support at Senedd drop-in session to act on coal legacy On July 1st, 2025, CAN organised an impactful drop-in session at the Senedd to reinforce the urgent need for action on Wales’ coal legacy issues. The event, sponsored by Delyth Jewell MS, saw strong cross-party engagement, with Members of the Senedd (MSs) from Labour,…
The Bill that risks reigniting coal mining in Wales Summary The Welsh Government’s Deputy First Minister, in his response to the CCEIC’s Stage 1 Report, admits The Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) “Bill does not prevent the extraction or burning of coal” but adds “I cannot envisage a scenario in which the extraction and…
Committee takes forward CAN’s key recommendations Background In February, CAN gave oral testimony to the Climate Change, Energy, and Infrastructure Committee (CCEIC) on the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill. Alongside FOE Cymru, we gave a candid account of the strengths, weaknesses, and pitfalls of the Bill. Watch our session in full. CAN sways…
Westminster: our evidence on Wales’ coal legacy Coal Action Network was invited to attend Westminster where we gave evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee in their inquiry about the environmental and economic legacy of Wales’ industrial past, alongside Friends of the Earth Cymru. This inquiry was opened in December 2024 to examine the environmental legacy…
We’re back in the Senedd giving oral evidence on the for Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill We were invited for the second time to give oral evidence to the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee of the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) on 05th February 2025. We shared the panel with Haf, Director of FOE…
UK Government: is the left hand speaking to the right hand? The UK Government launched a consultation on a limited review of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) for 8 weeks from 30 July to 24 September 2024. The NPPF is an influential document that shapes planning decisions and priorities across England. It is periodically…
UK Government makes it official: coal mining no more Massive campaign win! Coal Action Network has been campaigning for a ban on new coal mining for years, and met with numerous MPs in the lead-up to the 2024 UK General Election. Together with our supporters, we celebrate this clear win for us and for all…
Turkey’s deadly coal consumption – Türkiye’nin Kömür Kullanımına Devam Etmesi The small city of Ereğli nestles between tree covered mountains and Turkey’s Black Sea coast. The city is dominated by the Erdemir steelworks. It is one of three blast furnace steelworks in Turkey, using coal to produce steel. Erdemir is a mighty presence in the…
Welsh position on a coal ban needs to change A response from the Welsh Climate Change Minister Coal Action Network wrote an open letter to the Welsh Climate Change Minister, and are now able to publish their reply in full: Background On 23 October 2023, over 30 Wales-based NGOs, businesses, and community groups signed an…
Horse Hill Supreme Court victory Fantastic news today, 20th June 2024. The UK Supreme Court has set a historical precedent, in overturning a previous ruling, considering the legality of approving a new oil site in Surrey. The ground breaking decision stating that ‘downstream’ emissions (those released when a product is used) must be factored into…