Including 13 closely related terms such as gas emissions, reduction, and carbon emissions.
…) Establishing a ‘green investment fund’ to support the Council’s environment plan Coordinator: Alison Chessell Target to achieve Progress a. Create a new ‘zero carbon communities’ grant scheme where local communities can bid for funding for initiatives that will help them lower carbon emissions in their area New Community Funding Scheme launched in October 2019. ‘Our Plan’ themes [fairer…
… position for all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Council’s declaration reflects the national legislation and betters that target. Financial: The majority of initial actions are intended to be contained within existing resources or will be externally funded. Some longer- mailto:keith.nicholson@chelmsford.gov.uk mailto:keith.nicholson@chelmsford.gov.uk…
… declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency to focus attention on reducing carbon and greenhouse gas emissions in the area and to plan for a more sustainable future. 2. Climate and Ecological Emergency Declaration 2.1 The Council declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency at Council on 16 July 2019. Essentially this Declaration represents a commitment to take appropriate action to make…
… ▪ Developing a comprehensive, cohesive and prioritised environment action plan that addresses the key elements of the Climate and Ecological Emergency declared by the Council ▪ Promoting the ‘green and sustainable’ agenda in Chelmsford and oversee a programme of activities designed to engage, inspire and support local people, communities, businesses and organisations in meeting the carbon reduction…
…-zero carbon position for the wider area and helping to prioritise specific carbon reduction measures. In accordance with the Declaration, this partnership should include young people so that that they have a clear voice in shaping the future. 3. Climate and Ecological Emergency Action Plan 3.1 To create momentum and immediate impact, it is proposed that the initial Climate…