Including the closely related term climate emergency.
… pleasure to introduce this Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. In 2019, all parties unanimously agreed the declaration of a climate emergency. Following this, a cross party member working group began the development of this strategy with a view to achieving its ambitious goal of achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. In the course of developing this strategy, the working group also…
… Council What We Have Done So Far Rugby Borough Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, and committed to: Move the Council’s operations towards Carbon Neutrality by 2030 Establish action to tackle climate change as a key driver of all decision-making. Provide community leadership in reducing the impact of Climate Change. Take action to reduce the impact of climate change on a Borough wide basis…
… will be included in our financial planning, including the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy. The Council also established a cross party member working group who were tasked with reporting on the initial steps required to begin addressing the Climate Emergency. The Council adopted a new Corporate Strategy in 2021 which expanded on our climate change commitments and prioritised action…
… of suitable information and a lack of viable sustainable options were identified as key barriers. In 2021, The Council appointed a councillor Climate Change Champion who is a member of the Council’s cabinet and is able to advocate for positive action towards addressing the Climate Emergency in all Council business. 9Climate Change Strategy | Rugby Borough Council In 2021, the Council hosted…
… to influence and support delivery through partnerships across the borough and engagement with central government. We extend an invitation to all of our local partners and residents from businesses, local community groups and voluntary organisations, parish councils and civic society to join us in recognising the global climate emergency and the need for urgent action to help Rugby to become a net zero…