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Horsham District Council

… water stress, flooding events, and extreme heatwaves have hindered business as usual, and forced local communities and businesses to consider how climate change will impact their lives and livelihoods in the coming decades. In response to the climate crisis, the UK Government has committed to achieving net zero carbon by 2050. The Government is pledging to end its contribution to climate…

… and materials are circulated throughout the economy at their highest value and utility. Climate resilience: The ability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to hazardous events or disturbances related to climate change (e.g. floods, extreme weather). Includes adaptation to climate change, resilience to adverse climate events, and community climate preparedness. Co-Benefits: The additional…

… emissions account for approximately 1% of Horsham District’s total emissions. • Although water was not analysed directly at this stage, actions to address water consmption, water quality and flooding are incorporated throughout the Strategy’s recommendations. Climate change is one of the biggest challenges and risks facing society. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has…

… announced a “code red for humanity”, with irrefutable evidence that fossil fuel burning and deforestation is causing unprecedented, unnatural levels of global heating. The impacts of climate change are already being felt on a global scale with extreme weather events – flooding, droughts, hurricanes, heatwaves, and snowstorms – devastating cities, regions, and countries. In Horsham District, local…

… by carbon emitted through farming processes related to livestock. The District’s rural land is a significant opportunity to deliver carbon savings but also to support climate resilience (including reduce risk of flooding) and nature recovery as the impacts of climate change worsen. Overarching Goals: • Climate Resilience: To support and improve green and blue infrastructure across Horsham…