Including the closely related terms government, and uk government.
… rise in awareness of the catastrophic consequences of inaction, and increasing pressure on governments at all levels to strengthen their response. The challenge of addressing climate emergency is unprecedented. The UK Committee on Climate Change recommended that the UK government achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This was adopted by central government by amending the Climate Change Act…
… of 2008 in June 2019. The emerging climate related policy of the new government includes: • Investing in electric vehicle charging stations • Phasing out the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel cars • Investing in energy efficiency • Setting strict new laws on air quality Man-made climate change is a global challenge that requires a global response. Figure 1: UK…
… Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector 2 As Figure 1 shows, the emissions the public sector is directly responsible for makes up 2% of the UK’s total emissions. MVDC will therefore work with others to lobby government for early adoption of and funding for ambitious carbon emissions reduction measures. This Strategy focuses on reducing carbon emissions from the Council’s estate…
… emissions. 3. Lobby Surrey County Council and the Government to provide resources that will make possible the 2030 target date set by scientists for total carbon neutrality. 4. Work cross-party within Mole Valley District Council, and with local businesses, land owners, community organisations and residents to make a positively beneficial impact on the environment and biodiversity…
… services and taking action to minimise the adverse impacts. Leadership: leading by example, setting climate friendly policies and engaging with our residents and businesses to drive positive change across the District. Lobbying government: working with others to lobby government for changes in policy and infrastructure and for funding opportunities to help achieve ambitious carbon reduction…