Climate change action - November 2021

Gloucestershire County Council sent this bulletin at 23-11-2021 12:28 PM GMT

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Issue 3

What has been agreed at COP26?

COP stands for "Conference of the Parties", and the one in Glasgow was the 26th annual summit. Ahead of it, 200 countries were asked for their plans to cut emissions by 2030. A series of agreements between groups of countries have been announced:

In a surprise announcement, the US and China agreed to work together this decade to limit global temperature rise to 1.5C.
More than 100 world leaders promised to end and reverse deforestation by 2030, including Brazil, home to the Amazon rainforest.
More than 40 countries committed to move away from coal - but the world's biggest users like China and the US did not sign up.
A new alliance that commits countries to setting a date to ending oil and gas use - and halting granting new licences for exploration - was launched.

What can I do to help?

It's the question on everyone's lips. We know climate change is a massive issue, but in order to tackle it, we all need to play out part. We've collated some top tips on how to be more sustainable and make small changes to our daily lives that help to protect our environment.

Gloucestershire's own COP26

In Gloucestershire, on 21 October 2021 in the Active Building Centre (ABC) in Berkley; businesses, politicians and enterprises concerned with climate change gathered to talk about their decarbonising experiences in a Gloucestershire’s very own (smaller) version of COP26.

We're dreaming of a #GreenerChristmas

Our waste team, in partnership with district councils, is asking people to make ‘greener’ choices this year to reduce the impact Christmas waste has on the environment.

The campaign will focus on four key areas – food waste, gifts, trees and traditional items such as advent calendars and Christmas crackers.

Visit our Greener Christmas web pages to get some hints, tips and advice on how to make sustainable choices this festive season.

If you're interested in hearing more about how to reduce waste, sign up to receive our 'Gloucestershire Recycles' newsletter.

Could you help plant one million trees in Gloucestershire?

GCC are looking for volunteers to assist with tree planting across the county. No long term commitment is needed and opportunities will come up on an ‘as and when’ basis.

The first session will be held during the week commencing 13 December. To register an interest please contact Kelly.osborne@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Leaf It Out

Would you like to be involved with our #LeafItOut campaign and prevent flooding?

‘Leaf it out’ encourages members of the public to help keep their local drains clear during the autumn and winter months when fallen leaves are likely to cause blockages, and potentially localised flooding.

Across the county we have nearly 130,000 gullies and kerb weirs, so it makes a big difference and helps us to ensure they’re fully working for when it rains heavily, and means that highways staff are free to prioritise the most urgent flooding issues.

Sign up to our ‘Leaf It Out’ newsletter! You'll be part of the 'leaf it out community' and receive information, tips, advice and campaign updates.

Sustainability Champions for Stroud

Stroud District Council is looking for people to join their Community Engagement Board for their Climate Strategy. You are not expected to be a sustainability expert but must be able to articulate the needs of your community. Working in support of progress on the 13 themes of the Council’s 2030 Strategy, the board will be focused on identifying and securing future proof solutions for today’s immediate and long term issues.

Find out more and apply here.

Winter Wheelers

Winter Wheelers is a cold-busting campaign taking place from 1-24 December, designed to make bike riding a year-round activity.

Throughout December, we’re challenging you to wrap up and roll out to win some great prizes. All you have to do is register for Winter Wheelers and log your rides, that’s it!

If you sign up and go for a ride during that time you’ll be entered into a prize draw, with the chance of winning a bike worth £1,500 on Christmas Day.

You can register and ride your way to a happier, healthier winter at lovetoride.net/gloucestershire.

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