Creating a net-zero future
COP26 provides a real opportunity to recognise local government as a key partner in tackling climate change.
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Tackling the climate emergency
The LGA has been raising councils’ environmental concerns with MPs and Peers.
‘Piecemeal’ funding for decarbonising
There are serious weaknesses in central government’s approach to working with local authorities on decarbonisation, according to the National Audit Office.
Day for councils at COP26
Local government will be able to showcase its work on climate change during a dedicated cities, regions and built environment day at the UN Climate Conference (COP26) in Glasgow in November.
Local leadership ‘key’ to climate change challenge
Councils have a significant role to play in supporting and advancing the UK’s net zero ambitions in partnership with government, industry and communities, the LGA has said.
Steering a path to net zero
The LGA has published a new workbook to help councillors tackle climate change.
World Environment Day 2021
Councils are leading on a whole range of climate projects and initiatives.
Green blueprint ‘to create 250,000 jobs’
The UK’s industrial heartlands – including in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, the West Midlands, and Wales – will be at the centre of the Government’s blueprint for a green industrial revolution, the Prime Minister has said.
Climate change demands action now
The United States has come under new management at a crucial time in world history – what could be the turning point in the fight against climate change.