Including the closely related term climate emergency.
… carbon emissions reduce by over 40 per cent during the last ten years. Yet further action is required as the challenge intensifies. The council responded swiftly to the will of the residents in declaring a climate emergency which demonstrates the need for even greater effort from everyone. The council is not alone in that. As a leader in the community and responsible for shaping the future…
… other interested groups was also received. This is clearly a matter of great importance for our community. In response, the Strategic Climate Action Plan sets out our overarching plan to respond to the climate emergency. The plan details a clear and simple vision for Hillingdon and identifies the activities it will undertake in relation to the climate emergency declaration. These activities…
…. Corporate Climate Commitment 5 To enhance opportunities for biodiversity across the borough and particularly in urban areas. Responding to the climate emergency is not just about reducing or removing carbon emissions. It is about recognising a much wider threat across all aspects of our environment. We are responsible for large sections of open areas and waterways that are an extremely important…
… is our initial response to the climate emergency. It is fundamental and vital we play a lead role in generating new funding, influencing policy, and lobbying for legislation to support positive carbon reducing activities for our borough. 7The Strategic Climate Action Plan 1. Introduction What is climate change? The world’s climate is changing due to increased levels of gases such as carbon…
… cycle routes and challenging TFL to improve bus services. 15The Strategic Climate Action Plan 4. Taking Action We have identified nine key themes to respond positively to the Climate Emergency. These themes are expanded into a series of sub-objectives and supported by a series of detailed action plans. Those plans will be developed through engagement and kept under review to ensure…