Including the closely related term climate emergency.
… in this report support the council’s outcomes for Investing in Our Future and Economic Recovery and Growth, by ensuring we work towards an equilibrium between economic growth, reduction of carbon and protection of our natural environment. The report further sets out our response to the locally declared climate emergency and the actions required to reach net zero carbon and climate resilience…
… a climate emergency in 2019, confirming its ambition to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, while also bringing new jobs to the local area. Following the declaration, the council, supported by our regeneration partner Engie, has undertaken an in-depth review of current policies, procedures and activity, setting out an approach to reduce our own carbon emissions as well as contributing…
… and the management of water resources in a changing climate. 1.5 North East Lincolnshire Council’s priorities are clear: to invest in a green future and deliver economic recovery and growth. In 2019 a climate emergency was declared where North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) confirmed its ambition to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, while also bringing new jobs to the local area…
…. To achieve this, we need to work with partners in the public and private sectors, the voluntary and community sector, and with individuals, families and communities. We must address the issues we face with creativity and innovation if we are to secure the outcomes we desire. 1.6 Following the climate emergency declaration the council, supported by our regeneration partner Engie, has undertaken…
… and updates provided to key stakeholders on a regular basis. 2. RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES 2.1 Adoption of the new Roadmap formalises the council’s approach to addressing the climate emergency and will inform operational practices and future decisions across the council. 2.2 The Environment Act will place new statutory requirements on local authorities to protect and enhance their local…