Including the closely related terms ecological, and biodiversity loss.
… and businesses to make better decisions about what they buy, use and waste. Biodiversity and environmental quality The climate crisis is closely intertwined with the ecological crisis, with biodiversity plummeting globally. Green space, and nature, is important to us all; it helps to lower temperature and provide clean air, supports local wildlife and absorbs rainfall to reduce flood risk. Spending…
… time outdoors in nature has proven benefits on both our physical and mental health. We want to ensure that as we tackle climate change, we also improve environmental quality and increase biodiversity in Lambeth. 21 Lambeth’s Climate Action Plan | Climate Goals For Lambeth ADAPTATION 2030 Vision Lambeth is a resilient borough, where communities feel confident in their ability to withstand…
… can expect hotter and drier summers, warmer and wetter winters, more extreme weather events such as intense storms and heatwaves, and higher sea levels affecting the River Thames. Climate change also poses many risks to the natural environment, from biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, increased incidence of pests and disease, and flooding. Accordingly, while adaptation is a theme…
… on the terraces, providing foraging for three beehives and supporting biodiversity. All of which decreases the impact of the Urban Heat Island effect. *A Grade 2 listed building is defined as a UK building or structure that is “of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it”. Images © Sam Mellish 2020 27 Lambeth’s Climate Action Plan | Adaptation BUILDINGS AND ENERGY 2030 Vision…
… Lambeth's Climate Action Plan LAMBETH’S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Tackling the climate and ecological emergency together CONTENTS FOREWORD 03 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 04 INTRODUCTION TO THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 06 1 OUR 2030 VISION 13 2 THE CASE FOR LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION 15 3 CLIMATE GOALS FOR LAMBETH 20 ADAPTATION 22 BUILDINGS…