this from the press assoc via guardian unlimited 4.23PM

plans for better co-ordination of whitehall CC policy have been unveiled by the govt. environment sec. david miliband said ministers have agreed to the new office of climate change-OCC, its scope, role and initial work plan.

the OCC will support ministers as they decide future UK strategy & policy on domestic & international CC, providing high-level management & reporting on progress on existing commitments.

it will consolidate existing analysis to develop cross-govt consensus on current progress & outstanding issues.

the OCC will also identify short & medium term goals for particular sectors & areas & consequent priorities for action.

the new body will carry out time-limited, policy-focused projects where ministers agree that this adds value (?)

it will promote understanding of CC across govt & supporting depts & encourage them to adapt their policies.

mr. miliband said- CC is one of the biggest problems facing the UK & the world (!) & we need to ensure that the action we are taking as a govt is co-ordinated & as effective as possible. the new office of climate change will help us meet that challenge.
-the OCC will be a key resource to help us acheive the challenging targets we have set to reduce CO2 emissions by 60% by 2050.
-the office will co-ordinate CC across govt based on SOUND OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS & drive forward progress on CC policy & strategy.

with thanks to PA. verbatim i hope.

love'n'peace/heddwch- caitlin