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…. The Committee says this target is achievable using known technologies We recognise the need for urgent action to tackle the climate crisis at global, national and local levels. This plan is our response to the climate emergency. 1.2 Our role The United Nations and the UK Government have made clear that local authorities have an important role in carbon reduction. Although local…
… sooner than 2050 are outside of our control or influence. 11 3. National and local context 3.1 National context The Climate Change Act 2008 set out a legally binding target to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions by 80% against 1990 levels by 2050. In July 2019 the target was updated to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. To meet these targets, the UK Government has set five…
… and positive change is possible. We are also joining ambitious leaders from other, mainly rural, councils by signing up to the Countryside Climate Network and the UK100 pledge. This sets an ambition to make sure Wychavon’s towns and villages are powered by 100% clean energy by 2050. The Government has already signalled its intention to make the recovery from the pandemic a ‘green’ one. We support…
… that and the opportunities it will provide as we begin to build back better. We cannot do all this alone. We will need the support of our partners, government and most importantly, all of you Cllr Emma Stokes Executive Board Member for Environment Cllr Bradley Thomas Leader of the Council welcome 3 The plan builds on our already strong leadership on carbon reduction…
… for our Executive Board. We will publish this on our website. We will review and refresh the Intelligently Green Plan actions in 2025. We know that we cannot achieve a carbon neutral district on our own. While there is much we can do, significant government intervention is going to be crucial in enabling us to meet our own targets. Target 1: Reduce our own greenhouse gas emissions…