Manx climate coalition formed to lobby government

Eight charities, campaign groups and political parties have come together to lobby the Manx government over the “biggest threat to the welfare of all”.

The Isle of Man Climate Change Coalition (IoMCCC) wants “interim targets” used in the island’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions by 2050.

The government said it had a number of schemes aimed at reducing energy usage.

A spokesman said it would work with the group to “explore opportunities around climate change mitigation”.

In 2013, Tynwald committed to reduce the island’s carbon emissions by 80% of 1990 levels by 2050.