Including the closely related term retrofit.
… of the implementation of adaptation at the scale needed to fully prepare for climate risks facing the UK across cities, communities, infrastructure, economy and ecosystems. Levels of climate financing in developed nations are at a fraction of what is needed to successfully retrofit housing, energy and transport stocks. 6 ‘Rapid’ and ‘far-reaching’ changes in all aspects of society are needed to hold…
…, communities, infrastructure, economy and ecosystems. Levels of climate financing in developed nations are at a fraction of what is needed to successfully retrofit housing, energy and transport stocks. 6 ‘Rapid’ and ‘far-reaching’ changes in all aspects of society are needed to hold temperature rises to 1.5°C, let alone the higher temperatures that now seem likely. 4 Existing climate horizon…
… of the intersectional considerations that inform this Just Transition Plan and any future climate-related policy and planning in Newham. 35 Newham’s Just Transition Plan Where Newham is Now Engaged council officers are looking for ways to build momentum. Tools → Internal capacity and expertise → Standardising procurement and contracts → Housing and retrofit: challenge and opportunity Governance → Enabling…
…’ committees → Deep retrofit support → Use of old buildings for housing Align title (24pt) to this box We can only make this plan a reality by building on previous engagement and growing agency among Newham’s residents and businesses. Both our Young People’s Charter and outputs from our 2019 Youth Assembly on Climate feed into this plan. Newham’s 2020 Citizens Climate Assembly recommended six areas…
… and older housing stock, especially where overlapping with high levels of poverty, lack of healthy and safe conditions. Transformation via retrofits and licensing should be supported by deep resident engagement and data collection, diversified funding, and supply chain development. Targets: → Average EPC B or equivalent by 2030 for homes in the borough → Homes, workplaces and schools should have…