Including the closely related term climate emergency.
… district by 2045. GCC announced a climate emergency in July 2019, joining over 300 local authorities and councils in England aiming to be carbon neutral 20 years before the national target. Local leadership as well as well as partnerships between central and local government is needed to tackle climate change. Councils are well placed to support the Government to meet its net zero emissions target…
… (GCCS) Gloucester City Council December 2023 6 Introduction And Context 1.1. Local Context In 2019, against the backdrop of growing concern about the climate crisis, Gloucester City Council (GCC) declared a climate emergency. In doing so the council committed to reaching net zero emissions across its own functions by 2030 and working towards net zero emissions across the wider district…
… effects of climate change. The Assessment considers baseline climate, climate projections and key climate hazards. It also assesses the risk to vulnerable groups and engages with internal stakeholders to identify potential threats and opportunities. 2.2. Key Drivers GCC recognises the urgency of climate change and is committed to tackling the climate emergency. The council also recognises its…