Including the closely related term climate emergency.
… 1 West of England Climate Emergency Action Plan September 2020 2 Foreword Tim Bowles, Mayor of the West of England The West of England has set an ambitious goal to achieve our part in tackling climate change and take meaningful steps towards a low carbon economy which enhances…
… regional action. As we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, protecting and securing jobs, helping businesses rebuild and making sure our workforce has the skills and qualifications for the jobs of the future is going to be of profound importance to our region. That is why I was determined that both our economic recovery and renewal plans and our Climate Emergency Action plan should be properly…
… of reaching net-zero by 2030 is ambitious. This is an ambitious plan. It sets out the scale of the challenge and the action that we need to take, working with the Government, our councils, businesses and residents, in order to meet it. 3 Climate emergency goal for the future of our region This goal is shared by our unitary authority partners and is a key part of our covid-19…
…, regionally and locally to accelerate our journey towards a net zero carbon future. This action plan sets out the actions WECA will take, within our powers, to support the rapid delivery of this climate emergency goal for the West of England. The West of England has set an ambitious goal for tackling climate change ‘In 2030, the West of England is net zero carbon’ 4…
… a proactive approach to green infrastructure 5 Impact of climate emergency on the region Climate change poses a clear and urgent challenge, affecting our future environment and prosperity of our region. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s [IPCC] recommendations are clear – limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees [rather than 2 degrees] between now and 2052 will significantly reduce…