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Maldon District Council

… and biodiversity hotspots, Renewable energy, Sustainable shops: repair, reuse and refill, Low carbon buildings, Local community groups – and any other asset that can be plotted onto the map. APPENDIX 1 Our existing policies and strategies Taking Climate Action in the Maldon District doesn’t just enable us to take positive steps in reducing carbon emissions and harm to the District we love…

… by 2050. With the additional focus on the recovery from the Covid-19 health pandemic, government has set out to create a greener and more resilient UK economy and has allocated a £160bn package for Low-Carbon initiatives. To achieve government targets, we must ensure we play our part at a District level. It is vital that the Council acts at pace, setting out a Climate Action Strategy…

… Action Strategy is a positive step to identify ways to reduce carbon emissions and increase climate resilience across Maldon District. This will include developing strong climate partnership links, putting our hand up to be the first in line for sustainable transport options, to finding ways to support sustainable agriculture, and encourage development that meets all future homes standards…

… generating green energy to secure, low cost and low carbon energy supply. Our approach to climate action The Council’s willingness to take action is supported by the following approach: → Understand better the wider carbon footprints of residents and businesses caused by the energy and transport we use and the from the things we buy from around the world; → Identify where we can influence…

… policy helps shape the District in ways that contribute to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, fossil fuels, minimise vulnerability and improve resilience, and support renewable and low carbon energy and associated infrastructure; ⁻ Ensure environmental impact is represented in all of our policies and risk assessments; ⁻ 3Only 32% of homes in the area are well insulated and12…