Including the closely related terms climate change, climate change, and climate.
… associated directly with Council activities such as service delivery. Mitigation is where we adapt our services to try and prevent the severity of climate change, adaptation is where we must change what we do as a consequence of the impacts of climate change, we cannot affect. Like selecting water resistant species in parks etc or emptying bins in the cooler part of the day as temperatures increase. What…
… a 1.5oC increase in temperature to avoid catastrophic impacts from climate change. UK Government has committed to Net Zero by 2050. Local authorities (LA) are key in taking and influencing action on climate change due to the services they deliver, their regulatory functions, strategic functions, procurement powers and responsibilities as major employers. Evidence supports that Bromsgrove District…
…. Our thanks go to Alex Pearson from Nottingham City Council and the Midlands Net Zero Hub for his support and work authoring this document. This plan will be refreshed every 3 years and reviewed annually. Progress against targets will be reviewed twice a year. 50% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 Net Zero by 2040 Chief Executive Portfolio Holder for Climate Change 3 | P a g…
… of this strategy) will deliver real and quantifiable carbon reductions. This strategy will be monitored twice yearly by the Climate Change Working Group within the Council with annual progress being sent to the Cabinet. Key to the delivery of this strategy is the integration of plan objectives and targets with every aspect of Council service delivery. To this end a collaborative approach involving all heads…
…/a Ongoing 6 | P a g e BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCIL CARBON REDUCTION STRATEGY & ACTION PLAN Community Engagement & Communication Background: The residents of Bromsgrove have expressed a wish for their Council to address the climate emergency and lead the way through carbon reduction. A recent survey indicated that 92% of residents are concerned about climate change and the impact…