Decision details

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the following documents be adopted;

•        Appendix 1 Climate Change Strategy 2021-2026

•        Appendix A Proposed Actions

•        Appendix B Achievements.

(2)       That the target date for achieving Net Zero Carbon District status be brought forward to 2040.

REASON FOR DECISION: In 2019, the Council passed a motion to declare a Climate Emergency, in this motion the Council pledged their commitment to do everything within their power to make North Hertfordshire carbon zero by 2030. The revised strategy sets out how the council will do this. At the beginning of 2020, the Council adopted a revised strategy to reflect the undertaking of this motion and reflect the latest legislation and most pertinent international research regarding Climate Change.