A round-up of the media coverage of the launch of UK100's Local Net Zero Delivery progress report, including the comment articles written by local leaders from across the country.
To address Cardiff Council’s climate emergency, the Council produced the One Planet Cardiff Strategy which sets out the Council’s approach across the coming decade to work in partnership with stakeholders to develop a pathway for a Carbon Neutral City by 2030.
Now that the UK and Scottish Governments have committed to reaching Net Zero in legislation, all attention is on delivery. Local authorities and their public sector partners are often sitting at the sharp end of that delivery, working to secure the co-benefits of climate action for the people and places they serve. So, with so much focus on action, what can mandatory public sector climate change reporting add to the agenda?
UK100 is delighted to unveil Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Richard Clewer, Leader of Wiltshire Council and Chair of the Countryside Climate Network, as our first-ever Co-presidents.
May 5 is an opportunity to elect local councillors who understand the scale of action we need to accelerate Net Zero, help residents with their energy bills and avert climate disaster.
UK100's Hywel Lloyd reflects on the energy distribution network operators (DNOs) and Ofgem's recent call for evidence and open hearings — and what it means for local authorities.
The Chief Executive of the UK Infrastructure Bank, John Flint, reflects on how infrastructure finance can help local leaders unlock the transition to Net Zero.
