Including 8 closely related terms such as changing, climate, and climate change.
… and healthier lifestyles Existing Budget Consider Climate Adaptation Ensure Climate Adaptation is Factored into all Service Plans In 2009 an adaptation questionnaire was completed by all BULS. Update questionnaire by November 2018. MSDC Sustainability Officer Increased resilience to climate change impacts Existing Budget Flood Risk Review the condition of drainage assets in context…
… in order to limit temperature rises and prevent dangerous climate change. In 2015 emissions fell by 3% and they are now 38% below 1990 levels. The majority of these reductions can be attributed to the decline of coal in the power industries so achieving further emissions reductions are likely to be challenging. (Meeting Carbon Budgets – 2016 Progress Report to Parliament) Carbon dioxide emissions…
… around areas such as climate change, carbon reduction and the management of waste that the Council needs to address. It is important to ensure that the Council has a Sustainability Action Plan in place to help co-ordinate and structure sustainability actions and ensure that they are implemented in a meaningful and pragmatic way. Our Action Plan is included at Appendix 1 and is split into three…
… supporting work in the community to address fuel poverty and encouraging waste minimisation, recycling and sustainable transport. Policy and Context The Sustainability Action Plan aims to: Embed sustainability in all corporate actions. Support communities in implementing sustainable actions and becoming more resilient to a changing climate. Support businesses in achieving savings…
… are provided at Appendix 2. In summary, the key legislative requirements come under the headings of: Climate change Waste reduction and recycling Air quality Sustainable transport Energy and carbon reduction Local landscapes and biodiversity Delivery and Performance Management Arrangements Officer level The Council has a Sustainability Officer who supports…