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Dumfries and Galloway Council

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… the council and embedding climate change in all policy and practice risk assessments • understanding the impacts of climate change locally and consider adaptations for people and the environment • using innovations and technology to reduce our impact and bring about economic development • creation of new climate change working groups, appointment of a climate change officer and an environmental…

… Earth’s surface. It is caused mostly by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Global warming is causing climate patterns to change. However, global warming itself represents only one aspect of climate change. Greenhouse Gas (GHG): a gas in our atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. There are naturally occurring greenhouse gases…

… hereby declares a Climate Emergency and recognises the impact this will have on our quality of life. We recognise our responsibility to tackle climate change and fully commit to taking effective action to limit the impact on our region and its people. We recognise the challenges ahead to tackle climate change and, whilst we have already made significant strides towards achievement…

… champion • communications and cooperation with the public and other organisations on these issues • production of this climate change Strategic Action Plan Significant Progress has already been made towards these actions such as the Council plan’s 5th objective (Climate change). There are also important projects underway aiming to reduce emissions such as an appraisal of transport…

… the impacts of climate change as part of all activities and governance and is an intrinsic part of strategic operations. The previous impact assessment screening toolkit has been refreshed to include more focus and support for Environmental Sustainability, Climate change and Energy Management to reflect the adoption of the Climate Emergency Declaration. 15 Risk Management With the adoption…

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