Climate Change is the defining issue of our time and the greatest threat to our well-being, globally and locally. It will put pressure on ecosystems, infrastructure and landscape and threaten the well-being of both current and future generations. We will lead by example by reducing our carbon emissions and increase environmental resilience to deal with the impacts of Climate Change. We will work together with residents, communities, partners, and businesses to change behaviours so that everyone plays their part.
What we want the future to look like: That our actions will have slowed climate change and safeguarded the environment for future generations.
In support of this goal, between 2025 and 2027 we will:
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Deliver our Net Zero Plan, responding to the climate emergency that we have declared as a council.
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Deliver our Biodiversity and Resilience of Ecosystems Duty Plan, responding to the nature emergency, working with rural and urban partners
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Work to protect residents and homes from flooding through our Local Flood Risk Management Strategy; and work with partners to protect our shoreline from erosion.
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Continue to deliver actions in support of recycling and the Welsh Government’s strategy, Towards Zero Waste.
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Support renewable energy schemes and deliver our Local Area Energy Plan.
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Support environmental resilience through the policies and practices that we adopt under our Local Development Plans.
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Work with our partners through the Regional Transport Plan to provide a travel infrastructure that is safe, accessible, and supports well-being (this includes Active Travel).
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We will work with our communities to provide attractive, clean and sustainable spaces, also contributing to tourism and well-being.
Our work to deliver these commitments will directly contribute to the following National Well-being Goals:
- A prosperous Wales
- A resilient Wales
- A healthier Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language
- A Wales of cohesive communities
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