Westmorland and Furness Council

‘This Council confirms that we face climate and biodiversity crises which will have potentially catastrophic impact locally, nationally and internationally. The Shadow Authority for Westmorland and Furness Council acknowledges that man-made greenhouse gas emissions play a major part in the climate crisis. Greenhouse gases are also diminishing our biodiversity, which is further adversely affected by habitat loss, pollution, overexploitation, increases of non-native species and systemic weather disruption. Climate change and biodiversity loss will have far-reaching effects on our economy, our society and our environment in the District, across the UK and across the globe. Building on, and integrating the work of the current Councils (Cumbria County Council, Eden and South Lakeland District Councils and Barrow Borough Council), Cafs and many volunteer organisations, this council is committed to (a) reducing its own carbon emissions to net zero as soon as possible; (b) working with others to target a net zero carbon Westmorland and Furness by 2037; and (c) increasing biodiversity by, for example, restoring natural habitats, restricting invasive species and reducing pollution.We are committed to working with Town and Parish Councils, communities and other partner organisations in tackling these emergencies in a just and fair manner.Council further urges government to work with local authorities, health services, businesses, farmers, educational institutions and all other interested bodies to address the climate and biodiversity emergencies as quickly as possible.'

— Full Council (Shadow) (Source)