Including 5 closely related terms such as change adaptation, climate change, and climate change.
… an unprecedented increase in the recognition of the global threat posed by climate change and the need for national and local governments, alongside the private sector and local communities, to take action. In addition to strong national policy, tackling climate change requires committed action at a local level. Local authorities have a key role to play in helping to reduce carbon emissions and build…
… the resilience of the region, whilst at the same time positioning Angus to capitalise on the significant economic opportunities offered by a low carbon economy. Angus Council recognises the critical strategic leadership role it has in tackling climate change. To date, Angus Council has achieved significant reductions in carbon emissions from its estate, as well as taking steps to increase the resilience…
…://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-48077802 https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/ https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/?menu=1300 7 Urban Foresight tackling climate change. Although not legally binding, it required nations to take ownership of the goals and create…
…-transport-strategy.pdf 8 Urban Foresight Adaption Programme 11 uses an outcomes-based approach, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, to set out how Scotland can prepare for the consequences of climate change. 11 Climate Ready Scotland: climate change adaptation programme 2019-2024. Available here. https://www.gov.scot/publications/climate-ready…
…-scotland-second-scottish-climate-change-adaptation-programme-2019-2024/ 9 Urban Foresight Covid-19 The Covid-19 pandemic, and the restrictions applied to manage its spread, have had an unprecedented impact on all aspects of society. As a result of the restrictions imposed during the pandemic, it is estimated that the daily global carbon emissions in April 2020 dropped by 17% compared…