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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

… across Rotherham to support us by making clear commitments to dealing with this climatic crisis; 7) Require all officer reports from April 2020 to Cabinet and Full Council to contain impact assessments in relation to climate change.” 2 Climate Emergency Action – scope and underpinning principles 2.1 This report sets out the Council’s commitment to tackling the climate emergency. It provides…

… needed to tackle climate change. 4.2 The Council will continue to play an active role in the Sheffield City Region, contributing to the emissions targets that are being developed at a sub-regional level and using its influence to secure any appropriate investments. There are significant opportunities to contribute to the refresh of the strategic economic plan to ensure that sustainable…

… will be turned into a strategy document which can be shared with the partners and the public. 7 Summary of planned actions 2020/21 The Council The Borough Produce carbon impact assessments for all cabinet decisions Engage with the public, community organisations and young people to build support for climate action. Address gaps in data collection regarding CO2 emissions Adopt climate change…

… Yorkshire partnership commitments to reduce carbon emissions associated with waste Complete energy efficiency improvements to street lighting Develop a tree planting policy 8 Management, Monitoring and Development 8.1 In order to ensure effective monitoring of the climate response actions, it is proposed that a member working group for climate action continues. Chaired by a Cabinet Member…

… that any climate actions should contribute to the triple bottom line of human well-being/social equity, economic prosperity/development, and environmental protection and stewardship. 2.5 The debate about climate emergency is constantly evolving, as scientific research around the issue develops, the political landscape within which local authorities can act shifts, and innovation continues…