Including the closely related term paris climate.
… for Emissions Reduction) is a tool that helps local councils to standardise greenhouse gas reporting, align with international frameworks and set targets in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. It helps us to understand the actions we all need to take to achieve our target of net zero carbon emissions by 2040 based on an understanding of available interventions and technologies. To achieve net zero…
… the planet warmer, and is the main driver of climate change. Since the 19th century, the Earth’s average global temperature has risen by 1° Celsius. The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. Its goal is to limit global warming to a maximum of 1.5° Celsius to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. To achieve this, global emissions must reach net…
… will require us to ambitiously reduce emissions from every aspect of our lives including energy supply and demand, transport and waste. It offers an 84% reduction by 2040. https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement Approach Achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040 requires ambitious action from everyone who lives or works in Westminster…