Climate change and energy
Climate change is the biggest long-term threat to our prosperity and well-being - managing the threat requires a radical decarbonisation of the global economy, and significant technological change away from the use of fossil fuels. This is not only about large-scale action at international and national levels, but local and individual action too.
Councils are uniquely placed to tackle climate change and are the link between national aspirations and individual action. Through their Local Area Agreements, over 90% of councils have adopted targets to reduce emissions in their own operations or across their local area or targets to adapt to the effects of climate change.
Over 380 councils have now signed the Nottingham Declaration which recognises the central role of local authorities in leading society's response to the challenge of climate change. By signing the Declaration councils pledge to systematically address the causes of climate change and to prepare their community for its impacts.
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Small Change, Big Difference campaign The LGA's climate change campaign will encourage the sector to do more, seek greater powers for councils and aim to influence public opinion and behaviour.
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Energy Saving Trust The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation, funded both by government and the private sector. The Trust was set up to work in the UK, addressing the damaging effects of climate change.
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Energy Saving Trust's Practical help for local authorities The Energy Saving Trust offers a range of advice, support and information to local authorities and housing providers.
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The Nottingham declaration on climate change Councils can show their commitment to this important issue by signing The Nottingham Declaration on climate change (2000).
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EAS website Environment Advisory Service website