Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.
Swansea City Council declared a nature emergency in 2021.
"This Council resolves that:-- The Council declares a nature emergency and creates a Climate Change and Nature Action Plan- The Council extends the terms of reference and membership of the current Climate Change Programme Board and the Climate steering group to become the Climate Change and Nature Programme Board and respectively the Climate Change and Nature Steering Group- The Council refreshes the Climate Change Charter to become an integrated Climate and Nature Charter- The Leader of the Council writes to both the UK Prime Minister and to the First Minister for Wales requesting extra resources and powers to enable the Council to deliver upon a fully-fledged and integrated Action Plan for Nature and Climate Change."https://www.swansea.gov.uk/media/4222/Notice-of-motion-on-the-Nature-Emergency/pdf/emNotice_of_Motion_-_Nature_Emergency.pdf?m=1637195382010
— Full Council (Source)
Swansea City Council has committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
Swansea City Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
Swansea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea City Council | This council | 2021 | Yes | No | No |
| City of Cardiff Council | 79.3% | 2021 | No | No | No |
| Bridgend County Borough Council | 78.8% | No | No | No | |
| Wyre Forest District Council | 78.4% | No | No | No | |
| Telford & Wrekin Council | 78.1% | No | No | No | |
| Bury Metropolitan Borough Council | 76.8% | No | No | No | |
| Vale of Glamorgan Council | 76.6% | No | No | No | |
| Lancaster City Council | 76.2% | 2022 | Yes | No | No |
| Torfaen County Borough Council | 76.0% | 2021 | No | No | No |
| Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council | 75.6% | 2021 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Erewash Borough Council | 75.3% | 2023 | No | 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.