Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.
Brighton and Hove City Council declared a nature emergency in 2018.
"Further to this, Council:(1) Declares its recognition of global climate and biodiversity emergencies;(2) Requests the Policy, Resources & Growth Committee to: undertake a short review of BHCC governance policies and progress aimed at addressing locally these twin threats and to report on findings; consider a target date of 2030 for whole city carbon neutrality; consider how the Council can strengthen local protection and enhancement of species, habitats and ecosystems services under available powers;(3) Request the Chief Executive to write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer stating the concern of the Council with respect to the above, the likely national impact on the economy and on the wellbeing of citizens, and requesting government funding be made available to implement swift appropriate actions in response."
— Full Council (Source)
Brighton and Hove City Council has not committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
Brighton and Hove City Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
Brighton and Hove City Council has not committed to protect and manage 30% of council landholdings for nature recovery by 2030.
We’re happy to share policy ideas and insights with local authorities.
If your local authority is looking for guidance on tree and nature policies, email governmentaffairs@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
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Take action in your communityHere are the 10 most similar councils, based on a combination of distance, urban/rural split, emissions profile, and deprivation.
| Council | Similarity | Nature emergency | Evidence-based action plan | Embedded in strategy | 30 by 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton and Hove City Council | This council | 2018 | No | No | No |
| Gosport Borough Council | 87.5% | No | No | No | |
| Worthing Borough Council | 86.0% | 2023 | No | No | No |
| Rushmoor Borough Council | 85.5% | No | No | No | |
| London Borough of Croydon | 84.8% | 2019 | No | No | No |
| Reading Borough Council | 84.1% | No | No | No | |
| Southend-on-Sea Borough Council | 83.7% | No | No | No | |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 83.4% | 2019 | No | No | No |
| Watford Borough Council | 83.4% | No | No | No | |
| London Borough of Barnet | 83.4% | No | No | No | |
| Worcester City Council | 83.2% | 2020 | Yes | No | No |
Something not right? We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, if you have any corrections, please contact governmentaffairs@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.