Climate change
Our world is warming. The world must make deep cuts in carbon emissions this decade and beyond to limit global warming to 1.5C. That means corporations, public bodies, and institutions must develop and implement comprehensive strategies to decarbonise emissions
Our response
The council declared a climate emergency in 2021 and adopted a set of recommendations to:
- reduce emissions to lessen the causes of climate change
- adapt to the current and future impacts of climate change
- raise awareness in communities to the causes and impacts of climate change
alongside our corporate plan, our strategy and our climate change route map:
The goal for North Northamptonshire follows the national legal requirement of Net Zero emissions by 2050, or sooner.
We aim to become a carbon-neutral council by 2050.
Climate and Sustainability Funding
A range of funding opportunities are available to support climate and sustainability projects across our local area. These opportunities are open to individuals, community groups, organisations and businesses, and may help fund initiatives such as energy efficiency improvements, green space enhancements, and low-carbon travel projects.
The Funding Tracker, updated monthly, provides information on available funding, including grant values, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines.
The Funding Tracker is provided for information purposes only. Applicants are responsible for verifying the details, eligibility requirements and deadlines of any funding opportunity before applying.
Sustainable Communities Executive Advisory Panel
The recently dissolved Sustainable Communities Executive Advisory Panel was established by the former Conservative administration to support the creation of climate change policies.
To view the previous panels:
Climate conference
In November 2024, we held our fourth climate change conference. Three sessions took place virtually:
- Health Effects of Climate Change - Adopting a Public Health Approach to Climate Change
- Sustainable Living - The Power of the Circular Economy and Sustainable Waste Management
- Engaging Communities for Climate Action - From Grassroots to Local Impact
Tips to reduce climate change
- United Nations - Tips to fight climate change
- The Wildlife Trusts - Things you can do about climate change
- Imperial College London - 9 things you can do about climate change
- United Nations - 10 ways you can help fight the climate crisis
- WWF - 8 tips for eating for the planet
Last updated 07 September 2026