Including the closely related terms ecological, local biodiversity, and biodiversity loss.
… the Climate and Ecological Emergency mean for Brent? It is widely agreed by climate scientists that if urgent action is not taken within the next decade to reduce emissions and limit global heating, the damage done to our climate and ecosystems will be irreversible. In Brent, the effects are likely to be most acutely felt through more intense heatwaves, droughts, floods and biodiversity loss…
… issues comprehensively Tackling the climate and ecological emergency requires action across a number of different and complex environmental issues, ranging from: carbon reduction; water conservation, cleaner air, healthy and active travel, biodiversity loss, greener spaces, adapting to global heating, warm homes, reducing waste and growing the green and circular economy. The challenge…
… in the Council’s gift to aim for carbon neutrality for 2030 and work with government to achieve the national 2050 target • Empower a Lead Member to take responsibility for tackling climate change in Brent and produce a report on this subject within 6 months which also promotes the importance of local biodiversity • Develop a Carbon Offset Fund and Strategy • Redirect our investments into renewables…
… Brent Climate & Ecological Emergency Strategy 2021-2030 Brent Climate & Ecological Emergency Strategy 2021-2030 London Borough of Brent 1 Contents 2 Foreword 3 Introduction and Context 4 Emissions in Brent 5 The Current Challenges 7 Declaring a Climate & Ecological Emergency 8 Working Together – Development…
… of the key themes The Key Themes 11 Key Theme 1 – Consumption, Resources and Waste 15 Key Theme 2 – Transport 20 Key Theme 3 – Homes, Buildings and the Built Environment 25 Key Theme 4 – Nature and Green Space 30 Key Theme 5 – Supporting Communities 34 First Year Delivery Plan 2021-2022 42 Glossary 2 Foreword We are living in a Climate and Ecological Emergency We are already seeing…