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Dumfries and Galloway Council

… to High Capital Investment did not progress. • Interest in Biomass for dairy water Heating is being considered and opportunity for Solar panels on roof to be evaluated. Locking up Carbon • We’re careful not to leave bare soils over winter, particularly after maize but will chisel plough to minimize soil erosion. • We bale our straw to use for bedding but we plough most of it back in later…

…, taxis and public transport journeys. The council generated 1.3 GWh electricity from solar PV installations1 in 2018 compared to sourcing 31.3 GWh from the electricity grid. 1 Public Sector Climate Change Duties 2019 Summary Report: Dumfries and Galloway Council Agriculture emissions are a very significant proportion of the area-wide emissions, dominated by emissions from cattle. Also key…

… emissions. These KPIs will assist in the annual monitoring agreed by the Economy and Resources Committee in November 2020 and the climate duties reporting required by the Scottish Government. Citizens Panel Highlighted within the 12-point plan adopted by the council was the establishment of a citizen’s panel to focus engagement on climate change, bringing together a broad range of stakeholders…

… and interested parties across the region to assist the council in addressing the Climate Emergency. Work is continuing regarding the exact operating model for the citizen’s panel to ensure that it is fit for purpose and addresses the ambitions laid out within the climate emergency declaration. Work will be accelerated in quarter 1 2021 to progress with the development of implementation…

… of the citizen’s panel and the operational mechanisms required to support the group through its establishment. Engagement events / community bulletin / media / website Engagement and communication is a vital part of ensuring that we meet with the correct people, ensure everyone has an opportunity to be part of this regional goal and communicate our progress to our stakeholders and communities…