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Manchester City Council

… services • Resident-led solutions and the voluntary and community sector • Digital technologies and data • Working with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, UK Government and Devolution Thematic actions: • Buildings: very low and zero carbon existing and new buildings • Energy: supplied by 100% clean energy by 2050 • Transport: decarbonising our local transport system by 2050…

… or well below 2oC, all potential scenarios will require Manchester to build on the progress made in the delivery of our first climate change strategy, Manchester: A Certain Future, and to make rapid progress towards decarbonising our energy supplies, decarbonising our local transport system, and establishing a zero waste, circular economy. And as the climate in Manchester continues to change…

… literate, citizens live in warm homes with affordable energy bills. They have good jobs and services nearby, and most choose to move around on foot, bicycle and on the city’s affordable, integrated public transport system. The city is powered by 100% clean energy, a significant proportion of which is generated by local communities and organisations. Everyone has access to healthy air, food…

… Manchester and other cities resilient. Building the capacity of communities and individuals to be resilient to flooding and heat stress will help to prevent the physical and mental health impacts that can otherwise occur. Walking, cycling and public transport routes will need to stay open and usable even rainfall and temperature levels rise. Well-insulated and naturally ventilated…

… that from outside the city. Manchester businesses will profit from selling the products and expertise needed to decarbonise Manchester and other cities. Extensive, integrated active and public transport systems will help residents to save money and make it easy to access employment. Culture change This is an enabling objective. A shift in culture, where an understanding of climate change…