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Burnley Borough Council

… is resilient to the effects of climate change. It also sets out the work the Council can do through its partnerships and the influence it can have as a community champion. Burnley Climate Change Strategy 4 2. The established causes & efects of Climate Change 2.1 ‘Climate Change’ refers to global warming driven by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale…

… sought to highlight the importance and urgency of this issue and ensure it is doing everything practically possible to limit Burnley’s contribution to global climate change and adapt to its effects. 1.2 This strategy summarises the Council’s commitment to addressing the climate emergency and concentrates on what the Council can and is doing to help address the issue. 1.3 Climate change…

… the development needs of their area; align growth and infrastructure; improve the environment; mitigate climate change (including by making effective use of land in urban areas) and adapt to its effects” 3.14 In its October 2021 publication ‘Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener’ 9 the government states that it intends to review the National Planning Policy Framework to make sure it contributes…

… certain services and a borough council (Burnley Council) which delivers others. This Strategy will look at what Burnley Council can deliver through its own services and policies and cover key areas where it can work proactively with partners. 4.2 Many other Council plans and strategies already take climate change into account e.g. the Local Plan and this new Climate Change Strategy does…

… to Climate Change will come through collaboration with communities, businesses and other sectors of society. Young people will also be central to achieving the long- term ambitions for tackling climate change. Progress 5.83 The Council continues to use a variety of mediums to communicate key messages on climate change and engages with media organisations, social media and communities directly…