Including 9 closely related terms such as global climate, climate, and climate change.
… variability. This means that Leicester will not only need to deal with more frequent intense rainfall, but also prolonged dry periods. More homes and employment sites could be put at risk of flooding, with added pressure on the city’s drainage infrastructure and rivers. At the same time water will need to be conserved. Global climate impacts will also affect the city. For example, changes…
… the framework we use to engage local communities in developing local flood risk management decisions, and explains how we support them to become better informed about flood risk issues. As climate change leads to more frequent intense rainfall, addressing flood risk forms a key element of our work to make Leicester a climate-adapted city. The local flood risk management strategy is available…
… Leicester Climate Emergency Strategy 2020-2023 Leicester Climate Emergency Strategy April 2020 – March 2023 Towards a carbon-neutral and climate-adapted city Leicester’s Climate Emergency Strategy: April 2020 to March 2023 Page 2 of 57 Foreword We are proud to present Leicester City Council’s strategy and action plan…
… for tackling the Climate Emergency. This strategy builds upon a strong legacy of local action on climate change and confirms our commitment to taking the urgent action needed to create a low-carbon, fair and resilient city. We are publishing this strategy at a time when the science on global heating and climate change has never been clearer and the need to take action has never been more vital…
… and scope of this strategy 11 Leicester’s impact on climate change 14 Our achievements so far 16 Playing our part 19 Responses to Leicester’s Climate Emergency Conversation 21 Our Strategy for the City 24 Preface to the strategy: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and opportunities for a ‘green recovery’ 24 Aims 25 At home 26 Travel and transport 29 Consumer choices and waste 34…