Including 15 closely related terms such as global warming, changing, and global climate.
… LCCC SUSTAINABILITY CLIMATE STRATEGY Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY and CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 2025 - 2028 Climate change, and its impact on the world we live in, is one of the most significant issues that we all face today. The effects of global warming are well-publicised, with local…
… and anticipated impacts of climate change. It involves adjusting and preparing for the changing climate conditions to minimise the adverse effects on people, property, and the environment. CLIMATE MITIGATION Refers to efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere to limit global warming and its associated impacts. Mitigation strategies aim to lower…
… each area of work. Globally and locally, carbon emissions must be cut consistently year on year to halt global warming. By working together, we can make significant progress in delivering our goals for a brighter, cleaner, environment friendly future. This Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Sustainability Strategy and Climate Action Plan is the beginning of our journey towards…
… the council’s proposed and ongoing mitigation measures. 2. Climate Change Adaptation – planning and responding to the impacts and risks associated with the current changes to our climate. A Climate Adaptation Plan will be produced by LCCC to enable the council to build resilience and adapt to current and future climate change. The two documents will be intrinsically linked with a purpose…
… and global climate targets under the Paris Agreement, Climate Change Act and the Sustainable Development Goals. • Position the area on the map for green investment. • Demonstrate climate leadership as a responsible and fair Council. • Ensure that the benefits of climate action are equitably distributed. • Create a framework to measure, monitor and reduce emissions What is the Council Doing…