… a climate emergency – inspired by the Youth Strike 4 Climate movement, who told the Board that they expected more from the region’s leadership. In July, the WMCA Board passed an 80-year carbon budget1, which estimates the maximum carbon that can be emitted by the region whilst delivering on our obligations under the Paris Agreement. The Board also agreed that an estimated investment of 1-2…
… The UK context • UK Climate Change Act 20083: this legislates a commitment to 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from 1990 levels, with five yearly carbon budgets to set actions and review progress. However, the level of these budgets is not aligned to the Paris Agreement. • Committee on Climate Change: This is the UK Government’s advisory body on climate change. They have…