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Norfolk County Council

… in brief 15 The UK response 18 Impacts of climate change on the UK and Norfolk 20 Our commitment to tackling climate change 23 What we can influence 24 Our strategic approach 26 Policy and strategy alignment 27 Governance and reporting 29 Funding climate action 30 Our Council’s carbon footprint 35 Norfolk’s carbon footprint 37 Focus area 1: Reduce our estate emissions 39 Focus area 2: Reduce…

… our indirect emissions 47 Focus area 3: Addressing Norfolk’s county-wide emissions 61 Focus area 4: Promoting a green economy for Norfolk 94 Focus area 5: Climate adaptation 102 Focus area 6: Ensure nature has space to recover and grow 111 Focus area 7: Engage and collaborate 118 Glossary of terms 125 05 Executive Summary It is now beyond any reasonable doubt that climate change…

… and ways of working are quickly becoming the major drivers of growth nation-wide. It is vital that we try and capture this within Norfolk. Moreover, taking steps to tackle climate change is not simply about cutting carbon. It is also about making sure we have clean air in our towns and cities, accessible green spaces to enjoy, and warm, comfortable homes to live in. In this way, our work to tackle…

… quality local services and being responsible in our use of public money towards local priorities. Taking these steps can ensure Norfolk remains a special place where current and future generations can flourish. This document sets out a strategic framework for the way Norfolk County Council is tackling climate change locally and building resilience to its effects. It sets out seven focus areas…

…/government/publications/25-year-environment-plan https://nbn.org.uk/stateofnature2019/reports/ 12 A priority here is working effectively through the Norfolk Climate Change Partnership. This is a forum for collaboration between Norfolk’s county, borough and city local authority partners along with the Broads Authority to align efforts on tackling climate change. The partnership’s…