Climate Change: Resident Survey
We are creating a new Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. We asked residents across Wealden to take part in our survey to gather opinions on climate change action in the district to inform our new strategy.
The survey findings helped to identify key themes and priorities for action, and pinpoint barriers that may be preventing individuals from taking action to address climate change.
This survey was open to anyone who lives in the district and wanted to gather as many views and opinions as possible to ensure our new strategy reflects the aspirations of our local communities.
The survey was open for 11 weeks and closed Friday 31st May 2024 at 12pm.
Key Findings
The themes we identified from results have been key to the creation of our draft climate green paper:
Renewable Energy: Residents support renewable energy and low-carbon heating options. This reinforces our approach in the Climate Green Paper to promote local solar, wind, and accessible heating solutions.
Sustainable Transport: Interest in alternatives like public transport, cycling, and electric vehicles supports our approach in the Climate Green Paper to enhance sustainable mobility and reduce reliance on private vehicles.
Biodiversity and Green Spaces: The strong focus on green infrastructure and tree planting aligns with our commitment to enhance local biodiversity and protect natural habitats.
Community Engagement: Many feel unaware of local initiatives, highlighting the need for accessible education and promotion of community-led actions within our Climate Green Paper.
Waste Reduction: Support for recycling and resource efficiency aligns with our Climate Green Paper’s focus on reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.
Affordable Climate Solutions: Cost concerns indicate the importance of funding and support, which are central to making climate actions accessible to all.
Health and Lifestyle: Support for small lifestyle changes reinforces our approach of promoting manageable actions to collectively reduce emissions while respecting individual preferences.
Any questions please email the Climate Change team at sustainability@wealden.gov.uk
