Leader of Norwich City Council, Mike Stonard, is set to announce an ambitious programme of action to address climate change at The Norwich Society’s Climate Conference on Thursday 3 October.
The event, which will bring together environmental experts, local leaders, and concerned citizens, aims to foster dialogue on how Norwich can strengthen its response to the global climate crisis.
Councillor Stonard will present a bold vision for Norwich’s climate action plan, outlining the city's key objectives for the next decade. This approach is underpinned by the city council’s priority to create a ‘climate responsive Norwich’; a commitment of its Community Led Plan. His announcement will include plans for transforming the city’s energy use, reducing carbon emissions, and improving resilience against the impacts of climate change.
The plan focuses on improving housing, reducing emissions from transport, and implementing nature-based solutions, all while preparing Norwich for the long-term impacts of a changing climate.
The initiative responds to the climate emergency by aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, five years ahead of national targets.
“Norwich has long been at the forefront of sustainability, and now we need to push even further,” said Cllr Stonard. “The next ten years will be crucial in shaping our city's future, and we have a responsibility to act decisively for the benefit of both current and future generations.”
The conference, hosted by the Norwich Society, will take place at The Forum and is expected to attract a wide range of participants from across Norfolk. Topics will include sustainable urban development, renewable energy solutions, biodiversity protection, and community engagement in climate action. It comes at a time as cities across the UK and the world are increasingly facing the impacts of climate change, with rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity posing significant challenges.
Cllr Stonard’s announcement comes a few days ahead of the Climate Responsive Norwich Programme being presented to the council’s Climate and Environmental Emergency Executive Panel (CEEEP) on Thursday 8 October for their feedback. The scope of the Programme will then be consulted on by key stakeholders in the city including Norwich Climate Commission, Broadland and South Norfolk councils and other interested parties in Norwich, including the Norwich Society.
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