Redirect 10% of annual Net Zero spend to Build Sea Defences
Reallocate at least 10% of the annual Net Zero spend to build and reinforce dykes, sea walls, and flood defences on vulnerable UK coastlines. Pass legislation or a budget amendment for this, with transparent annual reports on progress and projects to guard against rising seas and erosion.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 39/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 39/100,000
- 17 DEC 2025Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Anthony Combes
Background
Climate change drives more frequent floods and storms, endangering UK homes, communities, and infrastructure. Net Zero goals are key for long-term sustainability but we feel they are ambitious and may not act fast enough. Physical barriers like dykes provide proven, immediate safeguards as a backup to future plans. For example, 10% from £63bn clean energy capital could boost the £10.5bn flood program to 2036, backing Environment Agency.