Wealden's Climate Green Paper
Using your feedback from the Climate Change resident and organisation survey's we ran in the Spring/Summer this year (2024) and three research reports which examine how Climate Change is likely to impact Wealden, how we can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and explore options for renewable energy. We have created a draft paper on how we as a district can address the pressing challenges of Climate Change and work toward a net zero and climate resilient future.
We are committed to leading the way in sustainable practices and policies. The draft paper outlines our vision for a greener, more resilient community that focuses on caring for the environment, ensuring fairness for all, and supporting a strong economy.
We would now like to get your feedback on the draft paper. Please take this opportunity to provide your thoughts, insights, and priorities.
Key Findings
The themes we identified from our recent Climate Change resident and organisation survey's have been key to the creation of the draft 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.
Word Cloud of text respondents identified would contribute to reducing carbon emissions in Wealden August 2024How to Participate
Please complete the survey below . If you need a hard copy, or alternative format of the Wealden Climate Green Paper or the survey please contact us at sustainability@wealden.gov.uk
The survey will close Wednesday 12th February 2025.
We are committed to working together with the community to create a district where people and nature thrive. Your contributions are vital to ensuring that our Wealden Climate Green Paper reflects local values and aspirations. We look forward to your participation and thank you for helping to create a greener, fairer, and more sustainable Wealden.
