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London Borough of Harrow

… - is resulting in a net increase in CO2 in the atmosphere. In short, the carbon cycle is being thrown out of balance as a result of our current dependence upon fossil fuels. This imbalance is being exacerbated by deforestation and other land use practices that reduce the ability of the earth to absorb atmospheric CO2. 3.5 CO2 is one of a number of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that also include methane…

… Agreement, finding that globally actions to limit global greenhouse gas emissions to meet the 1.5°C target were not happening fast enough and that ‘rapid and far-reaching’ transitions were required across land use, energy use, industry, buildings and cities. The IPCC report warned that failure to act could result in ‘tipping points’ being reached in our planet’s natural systems. These were likely…

… capacity). 3.14 Increased rates of sequestration can be achieved through an overall increase in tree cover and other plant life, and changes in land management and agricultural practice to preserve and enhance both the quantity and health of the earth’s soils, which are themselves a major store of carbon. If undertaken carefully using the correct mix of species, sequestration planting…

… estimated Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. They are based upon the SCATTER assessment tool for local authority emissions, developed by Manchester and Nottingham in collaboration with research and consultancy partners, and use national data applied to Harrow according to its population and estimates of the different types of land use in the borough. As such the figures are approximations only…

…, and significantly improving air quality across the borough. A Waste-Free Borough Actions to ensure that all waste is minimised, recycled and re-used as part of a circular economy, transitioning away from traditional linear ‘take-make-waste’ economic approaches. Healthy Places for Us and the Rest of Nature Ensuring land use in the borough balances the needs of people and the rest of nature…