… Action Plan in 2011, but also sets out the magnitude of the work we need to do moving forward to achieve our 2030 net zero carbon ambition. I look forward to seeing the actions set out in this plan realised and encourage everyone across our island community to get involved. Executive Summary Climate change is the greatest global health threat of the 21st century, but it is also…
… is essential to delivering our ambition. Given the scale, complexity and urgency required to respond to climate change, this action plan will adopt an iterative approach. Whilst setting out the 2030 net zero carbon ambition, it will require regular updates to ensure any rapid progress or significant changes are captured. This approach will ensure the action plan reflects the rapidly changing…
… the Council unanimously agreed a motion to declare a Climate Emergency, joining many other Local Authorities throughout the UK to commit to reversing the effects of climate change. The Council committed to a 2030 net zero carbon ambition, which has since been embedded within the Corporate Plan. 9 Image: Barefoot Photographer / Scilly Wildlife Trust Library In order to fully understand our carbon…
… process, ensuring that the buildings the Council retains will meet the 2030 net zero carbon ambition. Crucially, the Council also unanimously agreed to support the development of a decarbonisation plan for all Council properties that are to be retained following the estate rationalization. The decarbonisation plan will set out the long-term strategy for to reduce our carbon emissions…
… will be low carbon contributing towards our net zero carbon ambition, whilst also helping reduce carbon emissions from wider construction and development projects across the islands. 16 The Local Plan will also shape new and existing development to support the islands’ resilience to a changing climate and to tackle climate change locally. Image: Council of the Isles of Scilly Moving…