Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 10
10
National Policy Statement for Ports critically enables maritime decarbonisation through planning decisions
Conclusion
Decarbonising the maritime sector is a complex and long-term challenge that requires coordinated action across government, industry and planning frameworks. While the National Policy Statement for Ports is not the vehicle for setting decarbonisation policy, it plays a critical enabling role. By embedding decarbonisation considerations into planning decisions, the NPS can help ensure that future port development aligns with the UK’s broader climate commitments. (Conclusion, Paragraph 64)
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 21 July 2026. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗