Including the closely related term sustainability.
… Second workshop (February 21st) • Recap of previous discussions • Presentation of city policy ideas by Simon Slater, Sustainability West Midlands, followed by questions, discussion and deliberation • Presentation of community policy ideas by BritainThinks, followed by questions, discussion and deliberation • Overarching prioritisation exercise across policy ideas • Concluding discussion about…
… and community and developed key principles guiding implementation, recommending that all policies should keep the costs impact low and be as sustainable/effective at reducing emissions as possible. Climate change is seen as a large-scale issue that can feel overwhelming; residents therefore want to see businesses and other powerful emitters in the city play their part. Particularly after learning…
… as possible, and vulnerable residents should continue to be supported Behaviour change should feel voluntary and be incentivised The ‘ask’ should be appropriate to people’s abilities and needs - actions should be achievable and realistic Climate change plans and activity should be communicated clearly and widely 2 1 3 4 Activities should be genuinely sustainable and/or effective at reducing…
… buildings • Increase sustainability in schools • Deliver a public campaign on the risks of climate change and actions communities and businesses can take to mitigate it • Making sure all Council buildings are as energy efficient as possible • Encourage businesses to stop using single-use plastics • Support to access fundraising for community groups undertaking ‘green’ projects…
…: e.g. smart meter installation; avoiding parking near their workplace or using fewer plastic bags due to increased cost • 1-2 participants talked about proactively trying to make more sustainable food and travel choices e.g. buying organic, using public transport • Driving less was one suggested change that people could make, but this was generally considered fairly radical as it was felt…