In responding to the climate and ecological crises, we have created a Climate and Nature Strategy for 2026 to 2030 [PDF, 7MB] which covers strategic aims and actions.
Our vision is to create a greener, healthier district, allowing wildlife, people and local businesses to thrive. To help achieve this vision, we aim to double nature and reach Net Zero emissions across the district by 2050.
To support nature protection and enhancement we will:
- ensure that increases in land managed for nature are resilient to future climate
impacts - prioritise nature-based solutions to tackle climate change
- work to make sure that increased access to green space is equitable to enhance
community health and wellbeing
For emissions reductions and climate adaptation, we aim to:
- support the district to transition to Net Zero by 2050
- educe our own estate and operations emissions by 75% by 2030 (from 2018/19
levels) - ensure communities in South Cambridgeshire are resilient to a 2°C increase in
global temperature (from pre-industrial levels).