Sunak accused of trying to 'reset' climate credentials at COP28

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Rishi Sunak is to announce a new package of green measures as the Cop28 UN climate summit begins in Dubai, including a search for a national park, a strategy on British rainforests and landscape recovery projects with farmers.

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29 Nov 2023

But green groups have told the Guardian the package is greenwashing and an attempt by the UK prime minister to “reset” his reputation after previously opposing environmental measures.

Craig Bennett, the chief executive of the Wildlife Trusts, said: “There is very little indication that voters responded well to his anti-green spasm a few months ago.”

The measures to be announced on Wednesday will include a countrywide search for the location for a national park in England. The government said it would be in one of England’s “most beautiful” nature spots, and chosen with accessibility for everyone in mind.

It is unlikely, however, that the government can begin to fulfil that pledge before the next general election.

Sunak will also propose a £15m boost in funding for existing parks and nationally important nature spaces,