27. The UK has had a leading role in global climate action in the last decade. Our roles as COP26 president and recent G7 Presidency put us in a strong position to lead the way for increased ambitions globally, showing leadership and setting the direction for decarbonisation. We now need to retain this position without these platforms, remaining a key player in the global debate. This would enable us to promote UK solutions globally - creating economic growth and investment in the UK economy. The Review recommends that government should:
• Conduct a strategic review on the UK's international climate leadership by 2023
• Establish a baseline for environmental and climate protections in future free trade agreements and for removal of trade barriers to environmental goods and services