Although aimed at what councils can do to mitigate climate change within their remit, much of the advice applies to other organisations. It’s as valid today as it was in 2019.

Background/ purpose of the pack and support available.
Overview
what are the causes and consequences?
Why is it an emergency?

While declaring an emergency is a useful step, taking effective action is a necessity. Read the reasons behind why climate change is an existential threat, an emergency.

We’ve included actions within council’s statutory duties. Although the focus is on mitigating climate change, there are some overlapping actions that also protect and restore our natural environments.

There is advice on how to engage your community as well as how to get help from ACT.

You may also want to engage with the emerging district-wide Carbon Action Plan. This is based on the Devon-wide plan.

Areas you have control over.
Council actions
Emissions from existing/new buildings and primary energy generation.
Built environment
Summarises emissions from transport and what you can do about them.
Transport
Practical actions on food, farming, forestry and ecology.
Food, Farming …