… .............................................................................................................. 4 An urgent need for change 4 The national picture 5 H&F acts 5 Opportunity from a green economy 6 The borough’s greenhouse gas emissions 7 The scope of H&F’s net zero targets 9 Framework .............................................................................................................. 11 2030 Vision 11 Principles 11 Summary of the five climate challenges 12…
…: Vision: H&F’s climate and ecology strategy sets out the route to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 for the borough. Its goal is a clean and sustainable future in which human activity works to the benefit of all people and the environment. It seeks a safe climate for future generations, along with rich ecosystems that support people and nature, a thriving green economy, and the best…
… of greenhouse gases the UK should emit on its way to net zero. They have assessed that the government’s current planned policies are not enough to meet these commitments10. The UK is not alone in setting aggressive emissions reduction targets – almost every other large emitter has done so, including China and the United States. H&F acts H&F has taken action to protect our environment over…
…-progress-report-to-parliament/ https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/reducing-uk-emissions-2020-progress-report-to-parliament/ https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/ 6 In recognition of this, H&F council declared a climate and ecological emergency in July 2019, setting an ambitious target of 2030 for the borough to achieve net zero carbon. Continuing our commitment…
… just, environmentally safe society. Achieving a net zero borough presents a vast challenge, not least the projected £2bn investment required locally. This will require concerted action not just by the council but also by central government to bring forward much greater funding, bolder policy, and powers for local authorities; and by our residents, businesses, and organisations to take up…