Including 6 closely related terms such as climate, climate change, and tackle climate.
… made efforts to tackle climate change historically, this strategy represents a step change in ambition, to reflect this Climate Emergency. Since the declaration we have already started taking action, however, this strategy sets 16 out the framework and principles for action to achieve our aspirations. Fundamental to us achieving our targets is the support and action of residents, 16…
… strategy will avoid unintentional trade-offs or consequences of policies in one area being detrimental in the other (for example, historic policies that encouraged the take up of diesel vehicles to reduce carbon emissions which have increased air pollution). Although the main focus of the strategy is tackling climate change, it sets out an approach to tackle these issues, as well as providing…
… a framework for improvement in the borough for residents and visitors. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has a strong track record in tackling climate change and air quality. In just the last three years, since adopting an updated reporting tool for the 2016/17 year, the council has achieved a 19% reduction in carbon emissions, delivered under our previous 2014-2020 Climate Change Strategy…
…. There are also no Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) within the borough, based on a robust monitoring regime. However, we know that more must be done to tackle climate change, internationally, nationally and locally, and to ensure that air quality remains good in the borough, particularly as the borough grows. Alongside reducing emissions locally, to play our part in national and international…
… as modelling the impact of proposed actions to help shape the council’s initial action plan. Page 4 Policy background National policy has begun to tackle climate change, most notably with the UK Climate Change Act 2008, that was amended in 2019 to set a legal…