Including the closely related term climate emergency.
…. Sir David Attenborough “If we don’t take climate action, the collapse of our civilisations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon.” Stroud District Council are pledged to do everything within the council’s power to make Stroud District carbon neutral by 2030. Stroud District Council: Climate Emergency motion carried, 24th January 2019. INTRODUCTION TH EM ES…
… council influence and scope under the categories of Exemplar, Enabler and Encourager was considered clear. The balance of commitments across those spheres was also supported. It was noted that a clear steer on the purpose of the strategy and plan was needed. We have also taken on board the need for our mission statement to have a clear line on leadership and ecological emergency. The proposal…
… Strategy defines a vision for 2030 across 7 organising themes and establishes an approach towards tackling the climate, ecological and recovery emergencies facing us now and in the future. Where did we start? The climate and ecological emergency can seem hugely complex and daunting, spanning issues from global peace and security to corporate responsibility, right down to the food in our cupboards…
… for farmers wishing to take actions forward. We will have good case studies of how farms can adapt and diversify for a carbon neutral operation and will be encouraging other farmers to do the same A carbon neutral, climate and ecology emergency agenda poses both opportunities and threats to our farming communities; helping them to find ways to return on investments, diversify and build stronger…
… in decision making. We will identify and develop further re-wilding and land use for Climate Emergency Response projects and targets as part of a Nature Recovery Strategy and monitor their implementation and progress. Council owned land is being managed to high standards of ecological sensitivity. The council will consider further improvements including the potential to purchase land…