Including the closely related term climate emergency.
… The Council’s decision to declare a climate emergency was unanimous and so is our resolve to tackle climate change. It is only by working together that we will achieve our target of being carbon neutral by 2030 – and it is this sense of shared responsibility, collective unity and single purpose that underpins and gives strength to our goal. Partnership is the key to success and we invite everyone who…
…. It is a global problem that requires global solutions. We know that we cannot solve the problem on our own, but we can take a lead role in our district and use our powers and influence to support wider local action to reduce emissions and prepare for a changing climate. The District Council declared a climate emergency on 10th July 2019 following unanimous, cross-party backing, and committed…
… together. • We recognise the global climate emergency. • We are committed to keeping global heating below the 1.5°Celsius goal of the Paris Agreement. • We are committed to putting inclusive climate action at the centre of our decision-making to create thriving and equitable communities for everyone. • We pledge to reach Net Zero by 2030 in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5…
…°Celsius. • We invite our partners – political, business and community leaders; statutory organisations; trade unions; civic society and community members – to join us in recognising the global climate emergency and help us deliver on science-based action to overcome it. • We invite everyone within Staffordshire Moorlands to act today and implement at least one measure to reduce their carbon…
…: The Council declared a climate emergency and agreed to work with partners across the district and beyond to make Staffordshire Moorlands carbon neutral by 2030. This means that by 2030 any greenhouse gas emissions from the district must be balanced with an equivalent amount of emissions that are collected and stored in a way that keeps them safe (sequestered) or offset. If we do this, we become…