Defining a Vision for 2030
As acknowledged in previous chapters, addressing climate and ecological breakdown is a challenge of such magnitude that significant government support will be at the core of any transformation. This chapter briefly considers whether current policies are sufficient and looks at what the alternatives might be, how they sit within the global context of climate law and how every organisation, not least our councils, need to ensure that their complete suite of policies is commensurate with addressing the climate and ecological emergency.
More than any other chapter this one acknowledges the necessity of top-down action. While many of these may not be specific to Dorset, we have included them here as they help to complete the picture of what we need to achieve to meet our overall 2030 Vision.
Given the different balance here we have not graded this aspect or added it to the score card.
More than any other chapter this one acknowledges the necessity of top-down action. While many of these may not be specific to Dorset, we have included them here as they help to complete the picture of what we need to achieve to meet our overall 2030 Vision.
Given the different balance here we have not graded this aspect or added it to the score card.
By 2030…
Government policies set a clear framework, not only for achieving zero emissions and reversing ecological decline, but also for the wider legislative framework, ensuring a sustainable future for all is at the core of all new government action, supported by the appropriate funding and implemented urgently; where necessary with direct state intervention.
A Climate & Ecological Emergency bill has been enacted, the Green New Deal has become the framework for government spending and action.
Council policies follow a similar approach with activities across all departments developed in line with addressing the climate and ecological emergency. The majority of organisations have also recognised their responsibility to ensure their actions are compatible with a sustainable future; most having declared a climate emergency and are now working in line with their revised policies.
Government policies set a clear framework, not only for achieving zero emissions and reversing ecological decline, but also for the wider legislative framework, ensuring a sustainable future for all is at the core of all new government action, supported by the appropriate funding and implemented urgently; where necessary with direct state intervention.
A Climate & Ecological Emergency bill has been enacted, the Green New Deal has become the framework for government spending and action.
Council policies follow a similar approach with activities across all departments developed in line with addressing the climate and ecological emergency. The majority of organisations have also recognised their responsibility to ensure their actions are compatible with a sustainable future; most having declared a climate emergency and are now working in line with their revised policies.