Including 10 closely related terms such as global warming, climate, and climate change.
…, the Council will be supporting stakeholders and partners to develop a borough-wide climate change action plan for Dudley. Cllr Dr Clinton, PhD Cabinet Lead Climate Change Foreword 4 | Dudley Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2027 Human induced climate change, from the burning of fossil fuels has led to average global temperatures rising by at least 1.1°C since 1880. Much of this warming has…
… occurred during the past four decades with the past decade (2013 – 2023) experiencing the highest temperatures since records began. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has stated that global warming should be limited to 1.5°C, to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. Rising global temperatures have resulted in more frequent and severe droughts, storms, and heat…
… of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind. They address a range of needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection. The Dudley Council Climate Action Plan seeks to embody the ambition of the SDGs. All actions in the plan have been developed considering both…
…. Introduction 5 | Dudley Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2027 The Paris Agreement The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change which came into effect in 2016. 195 different countries and states, including the UK have signed up to the treaty. Its overarching goal is to limit the increase in the global average temperature to 1.5°C and ideally to keep it below 2°C…
… to climate change. Examples of these co-benefits include: • cleaner air • the creation of green jobs • improved public health and wellbeing • creation and enhancement of biodiversity • accessible and multi-functional green spaces Co - benefits 7 | Dudley Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2027 An example of co-benefits in practice is the Brockmoor Net Zero Neighbourhood project, a landmark…