Including 9 closely related terms such as global warming, climate, and climate change.
…, but on other occasions, you have to choose between them, depending on what is most suitable for the area. 17. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 18. Special Report – Global Warming of 1.5ºc: https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15 We will invest in the resilience of our places https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15 22 Case study - Scandiasgade Park, Copenhagen A community park that alleviates…
… it comes to assembling investment cases for this work, the SDGs will form an important part of how we demonstrate that we are focusing on the right things, and delivering against the social and environmental outcomes that people of this region will judge us by. In that spirit, the West Midlands will: 1. Respect subsidiarity: leadership on tackling climate change will come from individuals…
… time outdoors in green space. Active travel. Breathing cleaner air. Living in a comfortable home. A steady income. Investments into tackling climate change will put these opportunities front and centre. 4. Take a ‘circular’ approach: circular economies ‘design out’ waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. This encompasses the reduction, re-use…
… Actions to meet the climate crisis with inclusivity, prosperity and fairness 2 Contents This needs all of us: a call to action Navigating the action plan More action, faster Why we need to change What has the region committed to? Emissions explained We need to make the journey to 2041 without leaving anyone…
… economy without leaving anyone behind We will invest in the resilience of our places We will use our industrial past to create a new future We will create places and connections that help us to meet the climate challenge We will decouple prosperity from the consumption of energy and resources Next steps: write our story Appendix 1: existing policies and asks 1 3 7 8 9 10…