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Maldon District Council

… climate action and other issues . For example, reducing air pollution from emissions of fossil fuels reduces environmental impacts and improves health and wellbeing . Here, health and wellbeing is the co-benefit. This action plan recognises the co-benefit(s) of each action . Example of co-benefits of tackling climate change are presented in figure 3, which also includes the symbols used…

… . The CAS is a positive step to identifying ways to reduce carbon emissions and increase climate resilience across the Maldon District . This will include developing strong climate partnership links, pushing to be the first in line for sustainable transport options, finding ways to support sustainable agriculture, encouraging development that meets all future homes standards, and engaging…

… • The Blackwater Partnership • The Essex Communications Group • Transport East • Visit Essex (tourism) In addition to the steer from national government strategies, and a growing evidence base on the impact that local authorities can have on climate change, the action plan has been developed in collaboration with Council officers across the authority. This approach has helped identified how…

… to represent them in the pledge descriptions . Figure 3 Co-benefit symbols and examples Resilience E .g . ability to withstand impacts of climate changes, ability to cope with future increases in energy prices, increase adaptability to future changes such as transition to electric vehicles (EVs) . Health and wellbeing E.g. more efficient homes, access to affordable warmth, cleaner air, increased…

… levels of activity through walking and cycling, reducing climate anxiety and improved quality of life for residents . Community cohesion E .g . alleviation of fuel poverty, clean air, improved access to green spaces and community engagement . Economy E.g. better offices, creation of new jobs, enhanced green skills and training, Local green goods and services, local investment opportunities…