Including the closely related terms development, develop, and sustainability.
… of Moray’s Local Development Plan 2020 is to encourage efficient use of land and promote low carbon and sustainable development. Specific principles are in place requiring developers to design for low and zero carbon emissions and to avoid development on carbon rich soils. Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES…
… . How are we doing so far? A 17% decrease of greenhouse gas emissions was recorded between 2019/20 and 2020/21. Some of the key areas the council is working on to further reduce emissions are summarised below. To view the council’s full annual climate change reports, please visit the Sustainable Scotland Network. Action to reduce council emissions…
…, this and a programme to implement supporting infrastructure will continue. Other zero carbon emission alternatives are also being explored. Food Moray Council signed the Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration in September 2021, committing us to developing sustainable food policies and strategies…
…. Education Moray schools deliver Learning for Sustainability as an important part of the curriculum, supporting understanding of climate change within our communities. Improvements to school buildings and grounds to further support outdoor learning are ongoing across Moray. Sustainable…
… Travel The council promotes active and sustainable travel through a number of initiatives. The transition to zero and low carbon forms of transport are being supported through infrastructure improvements as well as working with schools and communities to encourage behaviour change…