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Communities on the front line of climate change “Think global, act local!” has long been a saying in the environmental movement and is essential when it comes to taking action on climate change.  Local Councils can be powerful leaders in their area - able to work with communities, business and other public bodies in a […]

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time. Rising emissions and global temperatures are already triggering devastating floods, heatwaves, wildfires, and ecosystem losses around the world, including here in the UK. But tackling climate change is not only about reducing emissions – it’s about protecting lives, health, infrastructure, and ecosystems from the effects of […]

Introduction This is the second article in a series exploring how the UK can move from climate crisis to climate resilience.In our previous piece, "Beyond the Climate Crisis: Facing the Cascade of Consequences", we examined six systemic risks triggered by climate change. In this follow-up, we ask: What can be done — and who needs […]

Since 2020, 14 councils around the country have turned to residents and the wider public to borrow money to fund a range of initiatives in their climate emergency plans, from solar PV to sustainable drainage to planting trees.  West Berks and Warrington were the first in 2020 raising £1m each.  Over the following 3 years, another 7 […]

Why climate change is more than just rising temperatures — and how the UK must prepare for the full system shock Introduction Climate change is often framed as an environmental issue — and it is. But that’s only the beginning of the story. As global temperatures rise, we are entering a period of profound systemic […]

By Cllr Wisdom Da Costa At the 2024 Local Government Association (LGA) Conference in Harrogate, something powerful took root. In a packed room — and with many more joining online — over 100 councillors, officers, campaigners and climate thinkers came together for a dynamic, participatory fringe event: “Statutory Duties for Public Bodies on Climate Change and […]

Local authorities are poised to play one of the most powerful roles in the UK’s climate transition—not only as policy-makers, but as economic engines capable of reshaping the future. From how they spend and invest, to how they regulate and convene their communities, councils influence billions of pounds in decisions every year. In doing so, […]

Action by local authorities is likely to be critical to the achievement of the Government's climate change objectives.  Local authorities play a crucial role in tackling climate change, yet England has not introduced a statutory duty requiring them to act. While Scotland and Wales have taken legal steps to embed climate action into public bodies, England […]

Preface This article explores the immense power, influence and reach of Local authorities through Statutory Duties, Discretionary Powers and the Agency of its connections. With our article, "The Leadership Dividend: How Local Authority Economic Power Can Deliver Net Zero and Resilient Prosperity", we conclude that the power, influence, reach and economic leverage of local authorities […]