… of the natural world and its biodiversity. In May 2019, the UK Committee on Climate Change recommended that the UK Government respond by increasing their target to net- zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Government has now adopted this target and on the 1st May 2019 the House of Commons passed a motion declaring a national climate change emergency. On 18th September 2019, Waverley…
… will provide community leadership so that residents and businesses are able to get involved in preventing climate change rather than simply preparing for it. 6 Vision and Aim Waverley’s newly adopted corporate strategy outlines the council’s vision. With regard to the climate emergency commitment the council is committed to: Our aim is to become a net zero-carbon council…
… which committed the UK to lower their net UK carbon account for greenhouse gases by at least 80% of the 1990 baseline by 2050. In 2019 the Climate Change Act’s targets were revised setting a new target of net-zero emissions by 2050. Local Context On 18th September 2019 Waverley noted the urgency to respond to climate change and agreed the following: Waverley Borough Council…
… the progress and identify new and emerging priorities. Results will be published on the council’s website. 11 Year on Year Targets Carbon reduction will be reviewed annually to monitor progress against the net zero carbon target by 2030. Climate Resilience Climate Change is likely to lead to an increase in extreme weather patterns. Winters are expected to be wetter with high…