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South Holland District Council

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… was around 4-million years ago when the average temperature was 2-4°C warmer than today, and the sea level was 10-25m higher1. International Context The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on Climate Change adopted by 196 parties, including the UK Government, at COP 21 in December 2015. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below a 2°C increase, preferably to a 1.5°C…

… leading by example ................................................................................................... 9 Tackling Climate Change across South Holland, Boston and East Lindsey ...............................................................................................................11 Delivering this Strategy…

… remains on track. Adapting and mitigating to climate change requires an holistic approach to sustainability in addition to emissions reductions. Both Councils have agreed priorities within their Corporate Strategies in relation to tackling climate change. New Environment Policies have also been adopted to set out the framework for how they will work to protect the natural environment for residents…

… activities will include: • Support the vulnerable and fuel-poor households with energy efficiency measures • Local Plans that supports sustainable development and climate change adaptation/mitigation • Guidance for businesses on adaptation to climate changeWork with businesses to understand and reduce their carbon footprints • Support town and parish councils to take action at a local level…

… • Ensure effective partnership working to address climate change risks across administrative boundaries 11 DRAFT CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY Tackling Climate Change across South Holland, Boston and East Lindsey The scope of emissions that is in the direct control or influence of the three councils is relatively small. This strategy seeks to provide an overarching framework to reduce emissions…

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