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Government Inaction Threatens UK’s Net Zero Climate Goals
The UK needs to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050, to stay in line with the Paris Agreement. We welcomed Wera Hobhouse to our National Climate Change Conference 2023. Wera Hobhouse is the Liberal Democrat MP for Bath and was Vice Chair of the Climate Change APPG. This keynote highlights her viewpoint on the UK’s alarmingly slow response and the need for urgent action.
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Bristol City Council’s Energy Initiative: City Leap Project
Bristol is one of the leading green cities in the UK, setting an example for local councils around the UK. We welcomed Councillor Kye Dudd, Cabinet member for Waste, Energy, Climate & Ecology, Bristol City Council to our Local Government Climate Action Conference 2023. Kye discussed Collaborating with Local Business Partners to Drive Green Investment and Create Green Jobs.
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Net Zero: 5 Key Climate Action Areas for Local Governments
Local governments in the United Kingdom are essential in tackling climate change and promoting sustainability. With the UK committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, local authorities must lead by example and implement effective policies and initiatives. This article outlines key areas for action, supported by UK-specific statistics and case studies of successful local government initiatives.
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6 Key Strategies to Improve UK Transport for Local Governments
With the cost of living crisis and train tickets more expensive than ever, local authorities face the challenge of enhancing transportation systems to be more efficient, sustainable, and accessible. This article explores key strategies for local councils to contribute and help improve this crisis.
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Embedding Local Values and Sustainability into Council-Led Business Developments
The Local Government Association estimates a £7.81 billion pound annual funding gap for Local Authorities by 2025. Amy Harhoff is the Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth for Durham County Council. In this video, she discusses the economic strategy they have in place which is underpinned by the challenges climate change poses to the county.
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Developing Effective Council Initiatives to Encourage Zero-Waste Lifestyles
According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the UK generated 222.2 million tonnes of total waste in 2018. In this video, Andrew Jenkins, Waste Promotions Lead Officer, discusses initiatives and solutions that have been established by Buckinghamshire Council to encourage zero-waste lifestyles and reduce waste in local communities.
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Merging Household Recycling Services to Deliver Cost-Effective Collection Schemes
10.8 million tonnes of local authority waste was sent for recycling between 2021 and 2022. In this video, Mickey Green, Managing Director, Somerset Waste Partnership discusses the Recycle More scheme and how they have engaged residents to drive behaviour changes increasing recycling rates across the county.
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