Including 4 closely related terms such as climate change, climate change, and climate adaptation.
… environment on the line, but our livelihoods and our homes. We need to act now. We are a proudly diverse borough and recognise that climate change impacts are felt disproportionately across our communities. Low income and disadvantaged groups contribute the least to climate change, yet disproportionately pay the highest costs for climate adaptation, and are most vulnerable to the impacts of inaction…
… Transition Plan Mayor’s foreword Rokhsana Fiaz, OBE Align title to this boxAlign title (24pt) to this box The threat of climate change is greater in Newham than almost anywhere else in the UK. We have already witnessed the devastating effects of extreme heat waves, flooding and soaring living costs on our residents, and these are set to increase as climate change worsens. It is not just our…
…. We cannot fall into the trap of looking at climate change as just an environmental issue; it impacts every aspect of Newham’s society and economy. That’s why we are reframing our approach to climate action and building on our previous strategy to call for a just transition in Newham, across London, and beyond. Our Just Transition Plan not only accelerates decarbonisation, but also addresses…
… the unequal impacts of climate change and creates better opportunities and health for our residents. Alongside this, the Plan sets out how we will build our capacity to adapt against both current and future climate change impacts that cannot be avoided. Introduction People are at the heart of our Just Transition Plan, which will bring together our residents of all ages, our strong faith and voluntary…
… change. Creates desired futures of the kind of place that we want Newham to become. Based on the work of the resident-led climate assemblies and in engaging with many stakeholders, we have developed 6 positive ‘Futures’ which together make up our vision for a better Newham. Will enable us to put in place better ways of working to build our own capacity, draw in resources and work effectively…