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Norfolk County Council

… to act now. What we do today can make a huge difference to protect our communities and natural places from the impacts of climate change but also enable us to seize the opportunities arising from the green economy. As a local authority, Norfolk County Council can help shape local climate action in a way that reflects the unique characteristics and priorities of Norfolk. This Climate Action Plan…

… Executive Summary In June 2023, Norfolk County Council (NCC) launched its Climate Strategy, which sets out how the council can address its own carbon footprint and its role in supporting Norfolk’s transition to become a greener and more resilient county. In March 2024, Norfolk County Council’s Climate Policy was unanimously endorsed by councillors to ensure that the council's approach to climate change…

… became part of the Council's Policy Framework, which guides how the Council is run. This Climate Action Plan Annual Report provides the first annual overview of our progress in delivering on our climate ambitions. The main body of the report sets out the progress on 131 actions which are the practical steps we are taking to implement our Climate Change Strategy. Our comprehensive approach…

… of extreme weather conditions • making our buildings and infrastructure suited to the changing climate Wider environmental benefits Some climate actions will also support nature’s recovery by improving biodiversity or reducing water pollution. For example: • urban tree planting absorbs carbon and provides shade but will also provide habitats for insects and birds • reducing…

…. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-health-england-publishes-air-pollution-evidence-review#:~:text=Air%20pollution%20is%20the%20biggest,lung%20cancer%2C%20and%20exacerbates%20asthma. Focus Areas The Climate Strategy outlines how the Council will use its powers and influence to address climate change across seven focus areas. The climate actions in this report are organised under…