Including the closely related term biodiversity loss.
…; increases in extreme weather, droughts, floods, sea level rise and biodiversity loss, and risks to vulnerable people and populations. As temperature rises continue these impacts will increase. Cutting carbon emissions remains the most cost-effective step that local authorities can take, but adaptation needs to be considered alongside mitigation to ensure that our systems and our services…
… that also deliver wider social and environmental benefits. Overall objective: A strong and healthy natural environment ONGOING ACTIONS Actions Owner Measure of success Status Funding/Resources available Portfolio S1 Explore opportunities for enhancing roadside verges and open space Countryside Services Increase in areas enhanced for biodiversity Already achievable/confirmed…