… reductions seen are inherently linked the economic crisis bought about by government responses to Coronavirus. This reduction is temporary and could be reversed in line with any economic recovery, if the right policy measures are not put in place to ensure a “Green Recovery”. A Green Recovery The cost of delaying action on the pandemic has been felt in many countries. Similarly, decisiveness…
… set out in the Paris Agreement, it is essential the government policies in response to the economic crisis avoid locking nations into carbon intensive pathways, and instead steer economies towards a resilient, green recovery. In May 2020 the Committee on Climate Change called for government to use the economic recovery as an opportunity to accelerate the shift towards a low-carbon economy…
… dominates decision making, and some local authorities have seen resources usually allocated to the climate emergency shift focus. Revenues may also have been effected, and social distancing measures can present barriers to public consultation on climate action planning measures. But the prospect of a Green Recovery also presents a number of short and long term opportunities for climate action…
… Government- As policy makers shape the economic recovery, local government is in a unique position to influence government policy in the pursuit of a green recovery. In turn, this could stimulate low carbon activities across the district. 9Horsham District Council | Context 01 – CONTEXT PROCESS Stage 1- Review of emission reduction pathways & targets See Chapter 2 & 3 Stage 2…