Including the closely related term climate emergency.
… is real and it is now indisputable that the changes to our environment are now rapid, accelerating and a threat to how we live. That is why we declared a climate emergency in 2019 and agreed to set an ambitious target to reach net zero carbon emissions 20 years ahead of the national target. We set this ambitious target because the risks associated with climate change are real and serious…
… vulnerable residents and keep our services running throughout the pandemic and will need to channel this energy to tackle the even bigger threat of the climate emergency. COVID-19 has morphed from a health issue to one of equality and social justice, as our elderly, vulnerable and poorer residents have been disproportionally affected. If we take action to lower our emissions, the same…
… to survive. Greenwich Carbon Neutral Plan 2021- 2030 3 DR AF T 4 Executive Summary The Greenwich Carbon Neutral Plan 2021-2030 is our strategic plan for responding to the Climate Emergency. The challenge: Climate change is already having an affect all over the globe - it is time to take decisive action. As the temperature continues to rise, these impacts will only get worse. More…
… and are continuing to deliver initiatives that contribute to carbon reduction in the Borough. However, in addressing Climate Emergency we need to aim higher still. The development of the Carbon Neutral Plan has been informed by the following principles: 1. Urgency � The costs of inaction on Climate Change are high, whilst action to reduce carbon emissions supports the Royal Borough’s Corporate…
… in accordance with Climate Emergency declaration. � The Officer Board will continue to coordinate the delivery of the Plan across the Council. � The Greenwich Climate Emergency Partnership has been set up to bring together organisations and community leaders to co-develop solutions, initiate projects, share expertise and resources. � The Council will explore the potential for a volunteer…