Including the closely related term government.
… Engagement & partnerships 28 Resources & delivery mechanisms 29 Governance and reporting 29 Strategy review 29 References 30 Leader’s Foreword We have a duty to protect the wellbeing of all our residents for the long term, creating and sustaining a physical, social and economic environment in which our communities can thrive. Changes to our climate and biodiversity represent…
… of the strategy has been informed by recent legislation and government policy, most notably: 1. The Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment) Order 20191, which states that by 2050 greenhouse gas emissions are to be cut by 100% compared to 1990 levels, i.e. ‘net zero’. An interim target states that by 2035 emissions are to be cut by 78% compared to 1990 levels. 2. A Green Future: Our 25 Year…
…. Furthermore, an analysis of international governments’ actual policies (as opposed to pledges) suggests that we may experience 2.7C warming by 2100, according to the Climate Action Tracker7. So it is essential that we take action now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and according to scientific advice if we can limit global warming to 1.5°C we can still prevent the most dangerous global impacts…
… are particularly effective carbon sinks8. The transition towards a decarbonised economy brings with it considerable economic opportunities. Research commissioned by the Local Government Association found that in order to achieve the UK’s 2050 net zero target it will require, for example, “close to 28 million homes and the premises of 6 million businesses to change the way they use energy via…
… to generate its own renewable energy • Assisting homeowners, social housing providers and private landlords to access government and other funding to transition to non-fossil fuel heating • Providing advice and information to residents, businesses and the third sector to increase use of renewable energy • Working with partners to provide an extensive network of electric vehicle charging points across…