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A Climate Change Public Sector Report is produced annually by the Scottish Government and requires public sector organisations to prepare reports on compliance with climate change duties. Members of Economy and Resources Committee (21 Nov) will be asked to approve Dumfries and Galloway Council’s submission for the 2022-23 financial year.
On the 27 June 2019, Dumfries and Galloway Council declared a Climate Change Emergency and now has a new priority linked to climate. Alongside this declaration was a 12-point plan to reduce emissions across the region, The report to committee details the completion and the progress on each of the 12-points, including:
- Departments are incorporating climate change and the climate emergency into policies and strategies to fall in line with the recent Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (Scotland) Order 2022.
- Council Impact Assessment Tool has been updated to include an assessment of emissions.
- The development of a web page: Climate Emergency - Dumfries and Galloway Council (dumgal.gov.uk)
- Engagement of a citizens panel to enable the council to engage with communities.
- Reflecting on current initiatives such as Galloway Glens, Climate Ready Loch Ken, Borderlands Programmes and other stakeholder projects to develop further actions.
- Many projects across council services, including digital options, are being utilised.
Chair of Economy and Resources Committee, Councillor Ian Carruthers said: “Dumfries and Galloway Council has previously implemented Carbon Management Plans 1 & 2 following the enactment of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, but to ensure an effective response to the climate emergency, it is essential that we continue to step up our actions significantly.
“Collaboration with partners to look at projects and funding opportunities are ongoing in many areas for example roads, environment, biodiversity, education, housing, etc. We are also continuing to identify opportunities to investigate feasibility studies across the region. However, it’s not just about council actions, everyone needs to play their part, and I encourage everyone in our businesses and communities to make the changes that could make a difference.”
Vice Chair, Councillor David Inglis went on to say: “We must continue to embed throughout our entire organisational culture, the pursuit of ideas and measures to tackle climate change. With our continued commitment, Dumfries and Galloway Council hopes to be at the forefront of addressing climate change.
“We have made good links with stakeholders, both public and private, and the third sector to provide, share and develop best practice. We are in this together, and change won’t happen overnight, but we are making good progress so far.”
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To read the report in full, go to: Agenda for Economy and Resources Committee on Tuesday, 21st November, 2023, 10.30 am - Dumfries and Galloway Council (moderngov.co.uk)
