Including 5 closely related terms such as flood, flooding, and flood protection.
… over time. Being able to respond to these changes through climate resilience will be a key challenge faced by the Council. As flood risk increases the Council will need to take action to protect communities from the damage flooding can cause. The Council has worked with Nottingham County Council to deliver flood protection measures to properties within the District considered at risk of flooding…
… risk is reduced through the flood risk management schemes; ▪ Maintain green spaces and encourage biodiversity in these spaces; ▪ Work with schools and community groups to improve knowledge and understanding of biodiversity. We are already seeing the impact of climate change through extreme weather events such as hotter summers, colder winters, and flooding, and this is only going to continue…
… to inform future investment decisions; ▪ Investigate ways of reducing investment emissions e.g. directly financing projects that reduce greenhouse gases. 2.7 CL IMAT E RES IL IENCE AND B IODIVERS IT Y OPPORTUNITIES ▪ Explore mechanisms to promote tree planting on Council land and with local businesses; ▪ Explore opportunities for carbon sequestration (carbon capture and storage); ▪ Ensure flood…
… and flooding, whilst also working to reduce carbon emissions and prevent global temperature rise. However, the scale of the challenge goes beyond the scope of the Council and so cannot be faced alone. We need the support of communities, residents, and local businesses to tackle this challenge head on and create a better, green world for future generations. CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY 2021-2026 16…