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… also been informed by the work undertaken by the previous councils. 1.3. The public opinion and social trends on climate change are changing, a recent Office for National Statistics1 survey estimates that 72% have made a lot or some changes to their lifestyle to help tackle climate change. Among those who had made a lot or some changes to their lifestyle to help tackle climate change…

…, maximum of 1.5oC), adaptation (2oC), and protecting and enhancing nature. 1.13. As the strategy develops, through 2024/2025, we will also be exploring new information and external support through: • ADEPT Rapid Adaption Pathway Assessment Pilot (Expression of interest) • Cumbria Climate Change Risk Assessment (Request to quote through Westmorland & Furness Council) • Local Climate…

… in consultation with Portfolio Holder. 2.3. The content on the website for climate and nature will be updated once the strategy is adopted. A designed version of the final strategy will be produced. 3. Alternative options considered 3.1. An alternative option would be to develop separate strategies and plans as follows: • Climate Change Mitigation Strategy and Plan • Climate Change Adaptation…

… the concerns that motivated them to make the changes were: • Effect on future generations (69%) • Loss of natural habitats or wildlife due to climate change (66%) • Energy and food supplies (55%) • Other people being directly affected by climate change, for example: extreme weather events or rising sea levels. (52%) 1.4. The Local Government Association recently commissioned YouGov to run…

… an opinion poll on public perceptions around local climate action and; • two thirds of responders said they were worried about climate change with flooding, storms and heatwaves being the impacts most likely to affect their local area • With only 12% thinking climate change will not impact their local area Strategy development 1.5. Climate policy is within the Cumberland Policy and Regulatory…