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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Borough Council

… of Mayors for Climate and Energy, single-use plastic reduction initiatives and work towards a plastic-free Council 4. Development of a new overarching Environment Strategy, to include climate change adaptation, mitigation, ecology and all related issues. Reason for recommendations To allow the Council to meet its commitments under the Climate and Ecological Emergency Declaration and help…

… adaptation, mitigation and the ecological aspects of the Climate and Ecological Emergency. It would also include all related issues contributing to and being affected by climate change, such as air quality, waste and recycling, energy efficiency and biodiversity. Emissions data 6. Benchmark data has been compiled on Council and area-wide emissions. It should be noted that figures shown…

… to ‘tackle the climate change emergency’. The draft action plan should be seen as a summary of options to achieve carbon neutrality, since the detail will need to be consulted on with residents and stakeholders in order for it to be finalised. Recommendations It is RECOMMENDED that Council supports the following course of action: 1. Endorse the draft Climate and Ecological Emergency Action Plan…

… as the basis for a public consultation with a final report back to Council 2. To take the delivery of this Council’s Climate and Ecological Emergency commitments into account in setting the Medium Term Financial Plan, with a view to additional financial support being added to the Climate Change Reserve (£120k) and Salix Fund (£120k) 3. Continue commitment to participate in the Global Covenant…

… global efforts to keep climate warming below 1.5oc to avoid further environmental damage, population displacement, biodiversity loss and risk to life. 2 Portfolio Holder(s): Councillor Dr Felicity Rice – Portfolio Holder for Environment and Climate Change Corporate Director Kate Ryan - Corporate Director of Environment and Community Contributors Larry Austin – Director…