Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.
South Tyneside Council declared a nature emergency in 2023.
Ecological Emergency Declaration Submitted: Report of the Place Select Committee Resolved: That (a) the report be noted; (b) an Ecological Emergencybe declared; and (c) the associated action plan be agreed.Reason for decision: The ecological crisis and resulting collapse ofvital life-support systems that nature providesthreatens life as we know it. Restoring natureis critical and action is needed now at a locallevel to reverse decline. This declarationsupports the Council’s “Strong Communities”ambition to support green and sustainablechoices and behaviours in connection to thenatural world.
— Full Council (Source)
South Tyneside Council has committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
South Tyneside Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
South Tyneside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Tyneside Council | This council | 2023 | Yes | No | No |
| Sunderland City Council | 90.6% | No | No | No | |
| Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council | 87.0% | No | No | No | |
| Greater Manchester Combined Authority | 86.8% | 2022 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bradford Metropolitan District Council | 86.3% | No | No | No | |
| Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council | 85.9% | No | No | No | |
| Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council | 85.3% | No | No | No | |
| Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council | 84.4% | No | No | No | |
| West Yorkshire Combined Authority | 82.4% | No | No | No | |
| Salford City Council | 82.1% | 2022 | Yes | No | No |
| Leeds City Council | 81.2% | No | No | No |
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Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.