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Climate Change is already underway and as a city we will have to change to address impacts such as increased risk flooding, increase urban temperatures and building damage. The aim is to adapt to climate change and make things better. We recognise that adjusting to and stopping further climate change is a huge challenge and can only be achieved by working in partnership with the public, private and voluntary sectors to effectively reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions through targeted actions.
Stoke-on-Trent signed the Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change in 2001 reflecting a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By signing up to the Nottingham Declaration we are taking a lead role in tackling the causes and effects of a changing climate.
How many other local authorities have signed?
View a list of councils who have signed up to the declaration
We will take action to reduce green house gas emissions by working with central government to contribute to the delivery of the UK climate change programme at a local level. We'll maintain and improve the quality of life of Stoke-on-Trent residents through the development and implementation of a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for the city.
The forerunner to development of the Climate Change Strategy was the Cool Stoke Project. This climate change awareness programme for the city started in 2006 and during 2007-2008, organised events, conferences and activities throughout the city. (www.coolstoke.co.uk)
We will also take action on climate change internally by producing an action plan on what we need to do to tackle climate change in-house. This will be accomplished by a Climate Change Working Group with representatives from all sections of the council. The group will be able to look at our environmental impact from all angles and then pass the message down on what changes need to be made to slash carbon emissions. This step will result in positive action through Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Follow the links on this page to find out more about what Stoke-on-Trent City Council is doing to tackle climate change. You can also explore some other useful websites which provide further information and give a national view.
