… are introduced across the UK. Current UK policy is insufficient for delivering the existing target, let alone the new UK net zero target of 2050. Sustainable living, defined by the International Institute for Sustainable Development as a need to ensure that ‘today’s citizens meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ , is a common thread which runs throughout the work…
… is protected and enhanced where possible; Priority 10: work with partners to promote behavioural change to establish a more sustainable society. Call to action This new action programme and the council’s new target to become net zero by 2030 provide a pathway to enable the city to continue this positive trend of environmental improvement. We hope that this inspires others to take action to ensure…
… (.) 0 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 16 4. Context: Global to Local The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report ‘Global Warming of 1.5°C', released in October 2018, found that limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require reductions of global human-caused emissions (Carbon Dioxide) of 45 per cent by 2030, and for emissions to reach net zero by around 2050. If the average…
…. The 2008 Climate Change Act provides the UK with a legal framework, including a new net zero target for carbon emissions by 2050. It also includes five-yearly ‘carbon budgets’ (limits on emissions over a set time period, which act as stepping stones towards the 2050 target), and the development of a climate change adaptation plan. The new net zero target fully meets the requirements of the Paris…
… it is emitted. In setting a net zero target, the UK will be among a small group of countries viewing climate change with appropriate urgency and importance. The city council’s new operational net zero 2030 target, and our ongoing five-year rolling environmental programme, reflects the latest scientific advice and provides a clear plan to deliver the local sustainability objectives contained in our 2040…