Including the closely related term local biodiversity.
…. Energy and Sustainability Team. Q2. 2021 3.1.2. Review opportunities to extend the greening programme of lampposts in the borough, identifying how programmes like this can also support targets to improve air quality and enhance biodiversity. Recommendation report to the Climate Commission about the greening lampposts programme and suggestions for future roll- out…
… by the Nature Smart Cities project. 29 Sub-Priority Action Output Measure of Success / Outcome Owner Delivery Date 3.2. To ensure that Southend’s natural environment is protected, and local biodiversity enhanced. 3.2.1. Commence work to create a green infrastructure focus map and greenness index…
… e.g. the introduction of swift boxes and bug hotels at schools. 20 examples of organisations taking action to improve local wildlife habitats. Cost: Low (Staff Cost) and budget available through the Interreg FCE CIRCLE project. Increased awareness across organisations in the borough to support local biodiversity and wildlife. Parks Team. Ongoing…
…); deliver air quality improvements (especially with particulate matter) support new regulations around net-gain for biodiversity; work with developers to increase the uptake of renewable energy schemes; plan for green infrastructure and sustainable drainage; and identify how we can reduce transport emissions. 4. Improving energy efficiency in buildings is a priority action area: One of the most…
… the resilience of buildings and infrastructure in their localities, managing and extending natural resources to promote biodiversity and reduce the risk of flooding, as well as protecting their populations from the health impacts of a changing climate. This is particularly relevant for our borough due to our coastline and the extra vulnerability we face to rising sea levels and storm surges in the future…