Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.
Uttlesford District Council declared a nature emergency in 2019.
RESOLVED to:1. To declare a Climate and Ecological Emergency, acting now toprevent a climate and ecological catastrophe that will greatly impactour children, grandchildren and future generations2. To commit to achieving net-zero carbon status by 2030 and protectingand enhancing bio-diversity by: requesting the Cabinet Member for Environment and Green Issuesto establish an Energy and Climate Change Working Group ofCabinet working collaboratively across the Council and engaging withindividuals, community groups, businesses and other partners inthe district, including young people who should have a voice tohelp shape our future lobbying Central Government to urgently provide funding andimplement necessary policy changes producing a bold plan of action that is realistic, measurable anddeliverable ensuring significant progress has been made to deliver the actionplan by April 2023
— Full Council (Source)
Uttlesford District Council has committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
Uttlesford District Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
Uttlesford District 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttlesford District Council | This council | 2019 | Yes | No | No |
| South Cambridgeshire District Council | 86.3% | 2019 | Yes | No | No |
| Stratford-on-Avon District Council | 83.6% | 2024 | No | No | No |
| Cotswold District Council | 81.9% | 2020 | Yes | Yes | No |
| East Cambridgeshire District Council | 79.3% | 2022 | No | Yes | No |
| Harborough District Council | 78.0% | No | No | No | |
| Winchester City Council | 78.0% | No | No | No | |
| North Kesteven District Council | 76.6% | No | No | No | |
| Horsham District Council | 76.1% | 2023 | No | No | No |
| West Oxfordshire District Council | 75.8% | 2019 | No | No | No |
| Huntingdonshire District Council | 75.3% | 2023 | No | Yes | 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.