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… 1 West of England Climate Emergency Action Plan September 2020 2 Foreword Tim Bowles, Mayor of the West of England The West of England has set an ambitious goal to achieve our part in tackling climate change and take meaningful steps towards a low carbon economy which enhances…
… renewable energy generation and helping our businesses to transition to low carbon ways of doing things, so that we can all play our part, through small and large steps alike. And at the Combined Authority, the impact on our commitments to tackle climate change is now explicitly considered as part of every decision we make. But it is not just where we live that we are playing our part in reducing…
…, regionally and locally to accelerate our journey towards a net zero carbon future. This action plan sets out the actions WECA will take, within our powers, to support the rapid delivery of this climate emergency goal for the West of England. The West of England has set an ambitious goal for tackling climate change ‘In 2030, the West of England is net zero carbon’ 4…
… a proactive approach to green infrastructure 5 Impact of climate emergency on the region Climate change poses a clear and urgent challenge, affecting our future environment and prosperity of our region. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s [IPCC] recommendations are clear – limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees [rather than 2 degrees] between now and 2052 will significantly reduce…
… of climate change such as increased heat, drought and flooding. This will require changes in the way that we act and make decisions. However, the way to achieve this goal is complex and will require a collaborative approach between national government, combined authorities, unitary authorities, individuals, business and international government. 6 Regional…