Including 8 closely related terms such as climate, climate change, and new climate.
… to fulfilling our Climate Change commitments and moving forward as a ‘Green City’. This will include working with local charities, interest groups and other citizen-led organisations to co- create and deliver solutions that will see Southend prioritise work on climate action and sustainability. 4 Key considerations that help to shape this Green City Action Plan 1. Local…
… 11 Sub-Priority Action Output Measure of Success / Outcome Owner Delivery Date 1.3. Delivery of a new Climate Leadership / Green City Training Programme. 1.3.1. Provide mandatory training on climate change (and other environmental issues) to senior leadership and Members at the Council. An increased understanding from senior management and Members…
… of climate change (e.g. flood damage). We will prioritise action on enhancing and improving our green and open spaces in Southend, so that we can benefit from associated impacts around health and well-being, air and water quality for our communities. Focus Area Four: Future Generations To ensure that future generations in Southend are actively engaged throughout the process to see the borough…
…, transport, waste and renewable power generation). We must lead by example and reduce emissions across our own estate, complete our street lighting programme and identify how we can target emission reductions via transport and procurement. 2. Prioritising action on climate change delivers many local benefits. As well as contributing to national net zero targets, carbon reduction programmes can bring…
… a large range of benefits. These include lowering energy bills, driving economic regeneration, creating new jobs, improved health and opportunities to tackle social inequalities. Increasing the borough’s resilience to climate change can result in avoided costs from flood damage (buildings, infrastructure and services), enhancement of green and open spaces and have positive impacts on health and well…