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…-the-covid-19-crisis-to-prime-minister-boris-johnson/ https://www.corporateleadersgroup.com/reports-evidence-and-insights/news-items/leading-businesses-urge-uk-government-to-deliver-resilient-recovery-plan https://healthyrecovery.net/ 01 – CONTEXT COVID 19- MAINTAINING AMBITIONS 8Horsham District Council | Context The ongoing lockdown offers the chance to reflect…
…, lifestyles and the ways in which they operate. During the peak of the lockdown in April 2020, scientists observed a global daily emissions decrease of around 17% compared to 2019 levels. Nearly half these changes came about due to a reduction in surface transport usage brought about by government policies designed to encourage citizens to stay at home. The consensus is that the emissions…
… reductions seen are inherently linked the economic crisis bought about by government responses to Coronavirus. This reduction is temporary and could be reversed in line with any economic recovery, if the right policy measures are not put in place to ensure a “Green Recovery”. A Green Recovery The cost of delaying action on the pandemic has been felt in many countries. Similarly, decisiveness…
… set out in the Paris Agreement, it is essential the government policies in response to the economic crisis avoid locking nations into carbon intensive pathways, and instead steer economies towards a resilient, green recovery. In May 2020 the Committee on Climate Change called for government to use the economic recovery as an opportunity to accelerate the shift towards a low-carbon economy…
… this opportunity to create wider cycle lanes and walking spaces. • Low employment- The economic challenges ahead are expected lead to record low employment. Gatwick airport, for example, has seen 100s of job losses associated with ground staff, baggage handling, and flight staff. Investing in the low carbon economy presents a viable opportunity for upskilling and job creation. • Lobbying National…