
A framework for action

To tackle the climate and nature emergencies, we have developed actions that help us deliver on our four strategic aims: rapid emissions reduction, climate adaptation and resilience, restoring and protecting nature, and a just transition.

Rapid emissions reduction

Climate adaptation and resilience

Nature restoration

A just transition
Actions for our region
See what actions need to taken below. The 60 actions are organised under seven themes (A-G). Each action links to one or more of our four aims as indicated by the icons.
Every single decision will count if we are to make sustained progress towards a climate-ready region. This set of actions aims to address some of the barriers to good decision-making.


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The way we run our businesses and organisations is fundamental to addressing the climate crisis and to nature’s recovery. This set of actions aims to encourage leadership for change.



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We need systemic change to make our region low carbon and climate ready – but that will only happen if people across our region are convinced of the need for action and supported through the transition. This set of actions seeks to involve and engage people and promote fairness.




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Emergencies are disruptive and are potentially damaging and dangerous to us and our wildlife. It is how we prepare, respond and how quickly we recover that makes the difference. This set of actions aims to encourage adaptive action.



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Our neighbourhoods must evolve to meet the challenges of climate change. We need to upgrade our buildings, streets and public spaces, change our infrastructure to enable us to travel differently, and create more attractive, nature-friendly places.



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Land use plays a significant role in our plans to meet net zero, support nature’s recovery and adapt to our changing climate. As our population grows, the pressures on our land and water systems intensify. This set of actions seek to improve how we manage land.




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Prioritise nature-first water management strategies
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Electricity will be central to meeting our future energy demands, which are set to increase as we move away from fossil fuel technologies, such as gas boilers and conventional private vehicles. This set of actions seek to drive forward the transformation in ways which will most benefit our region.

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Upgrade our distribution networks to enable rapid electrification of heating and transport.
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