Teignbridge District Council

RESOLVED that this Council believes that:- (1) All governments (national, regional and local) have a duty to limit the negative impacts of Climate and Ecological Breakdown, and local governments that recognize this should not wait for their national governments to change their policies. It is important for Teignbridge Council and other Councils to commit to carbon neutrality and address the ecological emergency as quickly as possible. (2) Towns, Cities and Local Authorities at all tiers are uniquely placed to lead the world in reducing carbon emissions and tackling the ecological emergency; as they have closer links with their residents. (3) The Climate and Ecological Bill deserves the support of government as it reassesses the urgency of the twin climate and ecological emergencies. Consequently, Teignbridge District Council will, (a) Declare an ‘Ecological Emergency’ alongside the Climate Emergency it has already declared. In doing so the Council commit to: · Working with partners locally and regionally to drive coordinated leadership and collaborative action to aid the recovery of nature and natural environments and identify areas for habitat restoration.· Ensuring irreplaceable habitats are protected, the biodiversity mitigation hierarchy is followed, and that net biodiversity gain is implemented appropriately. · Lead by example and promote the good work the Council is currently and will in future be doing. · Finalising an ambitious Tree Strategy.· Reviewing the Teignbridge District Council Green Infrastructure Strategy (b) Register our support for the CEE Bill and write to our 2 MP’s to urge them to sign up to support the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill.

— Full Council (Source)