Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.
City of London has not declared a nature emergency.
City of London has not committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
City of London has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
City of London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London | This council | No | No | No | |
| Cambridge City Council | 81.7% | 2019 | Yes | No | No |
| Oxford City Council | 80.5% | 2021 | Yes | No | No |
| Cheltenham Borough Council | 67.2% | 2024 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Exeter City Council | 65.8% | 2021 | No | No | No |
| Runnymede Borough Council | 64.3% | No | No | No | |
| Canterbury City Council | 61.2% | 2023 | Yes | Yes | No |
| City of Lincoln Council | 60.9% | No | No | No | |
| Reading Borough Council | 59.8% | No | No | No | |
| London Borough of Camden | 59.5% | 2019 | Yes | No | No |
| Worcester City Council | 59.4% | 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.