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Recommendation 28
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Undertake detailed review of airport expansion's impact on climate, environment, and biodiversity targets.
Recommendation
The Government must undertake a detailed review on whether significant airport expansion will realistically allow it to deliver on its legally binding climate, environment and biodiversity targets. This should include a detailed examination of the measures that need to be taken to remain within the aviation carbon budget. (Recommendation, Paragraph 115) 47
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 January 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗