Climate change
Our world is warming. The world must make deep cuts in carbon emissions this decade to limit global warming to 1.5C and reach Net Zero emissions in time. 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 countywide 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 have committed to becoming a carbon-neutral council by 2030.
Strategies
Countywide strategy
Northamptonshire County Council, replaced by North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire Councils, created the following strategy for 2020 to 2023:
North Northamptonshire Council strategy
We will be consulting on our draft Climate Change strategy soon.
Sustainable Communities Executive Advisory Panel
The Sustainable Communities Executive Advisory Panel was established to support the creation of climate change policies.
View the previous panel's:
Climate conference
In November 2023, we held our third climate change conference. Three sessions took place virtually:
- From Farm to Future - Bridging Agriculture and Sustainability
- Innovation for Impact - Shaping Our New Green Economy
- Empower, Engage, Enact - North Northamptonshire Youth and Community in Climate Action
Guidance
Carbon footprint calculators
- WWF carbon footprint calculator
- SME carbon footprint calculator
- Giki Earth carbon footprint calculator
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 June 2024