North East Derbyshire District Council

“This Council notes that climate change is one of the biggest threats facing our world and recognises that changing human behaviour to confront the danger to our planet and secure a sustainable, healthy and prosperous environment for us and for future generations to continue to enjoy. To confirm our commitment to this challenge, to confirm our commitment to this challenge, this Council declares a climate and ecological emergency. RESOLVED – That Council:- Adopt a Climate Change Action Strategy with immediate effect that includesaction planning. Adopt all targets set out in the Council Climate Change Action Plan and aimto achieve at least a 100% reduction in our carbon emissions by 2030. Implement a monitoring system and reporting mechanisms as set out in theClimate Change Plan, and establish a Climate Change Council Sub-Group ofcross-party membership (chaired by the Council’s Climate Change PortfolioHolder), which will also consider all necessary future actions as required. Promote and embed sustainable and energy efficient practices, buildings,workplaces and transport across our organisation and services with the targetof 100% clean energy by 2030. Continue to harness our Streetscene Teams and planning processes toprotect and enhance our natural environment, stimulate biodiversity andnurture our wildlife and pollinators. Introduce a communication strategy, organise community action events,establish ‘Climate Change Schools’ conferences, and work with our partners,businesses, schools, communities and other Councils to promote behaviouralchange, and develop new ideas and co-ordinated responses to climatechange and plastic pollution.

— Full Council (Source)