Three pillars of our response
West Cheshire’s opportunities and challenges
We now know that the levels of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere are higher than at any point in recent history, and that this increase is directly linked to human activity, mainly the burning of fossil fuels.
Human-induced climate change is already affecting every region of the world – and its effects, including extreme heat and more frequent, intense storms, have been felt here in west Cheshire. There are however many co-benefits and opportunities for our borough from acting on climate change from economic benefits such as providing high quality employment to social benefits such as reducing fuel poverty. Alongside this are the environmental benefits such as improved land management and cleaner water. View our full plan to read more about this pillar
How we work together
The Council is the lead for the Climate Emergency Response Plan and we now integrate climate considerations into every decision, explore opportunities to reduce emissions from our buildings and activities, and invest in low-carbon technologies and practices. We have co-produced this Plan alongside our residents, partners and local businesses and organisations. We cannot tackle climate change in isolation; we will work collaboratively with a wide range of partners to drive meaningful change. By partnering with the residents, Government, businesses, community organisations, and academic institutions, we intend to leverage additional expertise, resources, and innovation partners to drive meaningful change. View our full plan to read more about this pillar.
A Co-produced Plan
We recognise that tackling the climate emergency requires collaboration with a wide range of partners, stakeholders, and communities. These include organisations like Net Zero North West, Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington, health partners, community leaders and organisations, and all of our residents and communities. By working in partnership, we can develop more comprehensive strategies, share resources, and engage the wider community in efforts to reduce carbon emissions, protect biodiversity, and build a sustainable future for West Cheshire. View our full plan to read more about this pillar.
