Including the closely related term climate emergency.
… Climate Change Action Plan June 2021 CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN June 2021 Table of Contents Foreword from the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Environment and Civic Pride 3 Background to the Climate Emergency in Redbridge 4 What does the Climate Emergency mean for Redbridge? 6 Redbridge Borough Emissions 8…
… Pride Our Climate Emergency declaration and this action plan represent a commitment to act on the causes and impacts of climate change. We recognise that without taking action, we are likely to see hotter, drier summers and milder, wetter winters. Which in turn will lead to biodiversity and public health impacts directly affecting Redbridge residents. By taking action against the causes…
… a healthier population, develop new skills and jobs, and, address inequalities. With the UK hosting the upcoming annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) and looking to lead the way in addressing the Climate Emergency we have a responsibility and opportunity in Redbridge to contribute towards the global effort. The work of the cross-party Climate Change Corporate Panel and conversations…
… for local authorities to reduce emissions on the scale needed to tackle the climate emergency. We will therefore work with other councils and bodies to lobby for government policy to support local authorities in their efforts to become carbon neutral. This action plan is only chapter 1 of our response to the climate emergency. We will continue to monitor our progress, respond to emerging technology…
… and best practice, and, work with partner organisations, businesses and communities to enable them to lead the way in responding to the climate emergency. We are committed to stepping up to the challenge of climate change across the council’s services and across the borough. Cllr Jas Athwal Leader of the Council Cllr Jo Blackman Cabinet Member for Environment and Civic Pride CLIMATE CHANGE…