Members of the Jersey Independent Climate Council
The role of the Climate Council is to report on Jersey’s progress on both reducing GHG emissions and on the Government of Jersey’s delivery of the CNR climate change policy initiatives at the end of each term of government (every four years), to provide accountability and continuity of ambition across successive States Assemblies. At the end of every four-year delivery phase for the term of the CNR, the Climate Council is required to present its autonomously prepared report to the States Assembly. The Council’s report will evaluate the Government of Jersey’s progress on reducing carbon emissions and the climate change policy initiatives being delivered as part of the CNR.
In preparing the four-yearly report, the work of the Climate Council may include:
- Providing independent science-based advice on setting and meeting carbon budgets and preparing for climate change.
- Monitoring progress in reducing emissions and achieving carbon budgets and targets and recommending actions to keep Jersey on track.
- Conducting independent analysis into climate change science, economics and policy where such information cannot be transposed from other peer reviewed scientific research or analysis.
- Engaging with a wide range of organisations and individuals to share evidence and analysis.
The Council will also consider and advise on Carbon Sequestration initiatives that would be applicable to Jersey.
The first four-yearly report from the Climate Council will need to be presented to the States Assembly by the end of Q1 2026.
Size and composition of the Council
The Independent Climate Council will consist of up to five members, including a Chair to be chosen by the membership. At least one member must be a full-time Jersey resident.
Person specification
Members of the Climate Council will be tasked with assessing the implementation of the agreed Carbon Neutral Roadmap, progress towards Jersey’s emissions reduction targets and the provision of advice regarding how best the Island should apply its resources to achieve its ambitions. In the course of this undertaking, the Council may not depart from the accepted scientific basis for climate change as a consequence of human activity, nor the necessity of
science-led emissions reduction measures to limit global warming, in accordance with the Paris Agreement.
Appointed Climate Council Members will be responsible for:
- Participating in all meetings of the Climate Council (online and in-person)
- Bringing their subject-matter expertise to consideration of the evidence examined by the Panel
- Working with other Council Members to compile the report on Jersey’s progress in reducing GHG emissions and implementing the CNR
- Developing recommendations for the Government of Jersey in taking forward the CNR and progress towards emissions reduction targets
- Participating, as required by the Chair, in communicating the Council’s findings and final report
It is essential that applicants hold an Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience (five+ years) in a subject relevant to one or more of the following fields: energy; economics; climate technology; income inequality and just transition issues; carbon sequestration; climate science and/or policy.
Time Commitment
Climate Council members will be appointed for the equivalent of six days to encompass an initial orientation and planning day, with five days for the preparation of the Council’s report. Any additional days of Members’ time that might be requested over and above this period to prepare the Council’s report, will need to be formally approved in advance by the Cabinet Office, as the budget holder for the Climate Council.
Council meetings may take place for periods of less than one full day, spread across the contractual period. The additional duties of the Chair may necessitate a further paid time commitment not exceeding five days.
Travel, accommodation and out of pocket expenses will be paid in accordance with Government of Jersey policies as set out in the Public Finances Manual. The time commitment for these roles does not include travel time to attend on-Island meetings.
The majority of the Council’s work will take place in a focused period during Q4 of 2025 and Q1 2026.
Climate Council members will be appointed for a single term of office on a fixed term basis.
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