 Our climate change consultation is doing really well, with hundreds of responses coming in. If you haven't taken part yet, please make sure you do and encourage your friends, colleagues and communities to join in too!
The consultation asks questions about two plans which focus on:
- Climate change mitigation - reducing the amount of carbon produced and released into the atmosphere, e.g. from transport, homes, and businesses
- Climate change adaptation - preparing for the impacts of an increasingly changing climate - such as longer and more frequent heatwaves and more severe flooding
Read the summary document via the link below and have your say before the consultation closes on Sunday 27 September.
We also have a new version of the survey for young people aged 13 to 18. Please encourage any young people you know to fill this in.
 We’re asking for your views on proposed locations for new on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints planned across the county.
The West Sussex Public Charging Network aims to make charging easier for residents who do not have access to a driveway or garage. It is being delivered by West Sussex County Council and is designed to support the move from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric.
Click the link below to see where chargepoints are planned near you.
 Earlier this month, the council hosted a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing for senior officers and councillors.
The film, introduced by Chris Packham CBE, explores the potential consequences of climate-related events, such as flooding, heatwaves, droughts and severe storms, and looks at how organisations, communities and emergency services can prepare for future challenges.
The screening provided an opportunity to consider climate change through the lens of risk, resilience and emergency planning, encouraging discussion about the practical steps needed to protect people, services and infrastructure.
If you are interested in learning more, public screenings are taking place across the country.
 A county council backed trial at Brinsbury College, Pulborough is using real-time monitoring to protect calves during extreme heat.
Calves can be particularly vulnerable to high temperatures, humidity and poor air quality during their first weeks of life. Sensors can help track conditions, helping staff to spot risks early and improve animal welfare.
The trial is part of Growing Sussex, a council-led programme helping local food producers use 5G technology to become more sustainable and resilient to climate change.
- Pagham Harbour’s rare Sandwich Tern colony has reached a record size. Conservation work at Pagham Harbour is supported by the county council, Chichester District Council and Arun District Council.
- A new on-line Climate Toolkit has been created by Community People with tips and advice on being more sustainable around subjects such as money, technology and food. It’s specifically designed for community groups and charities and free for anyone to use.
- The next round of the Waste Prevention Community Grant Fund is opening for applications on 22 September. Find out more here.
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A special eco-event day, including a screening of the National Emergency Briefing film, will take place in Chichester on 3 October from 10am to 3pm, as part of Chichester in Action: One City, Greener Choices.
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Nearly 6,500 streetlights have been upgraded to energy-efficient LED lighting since a long-term project started in March. The completed upgrades are expected to save more than 650,000 kWh of energy and cut carbon emissions by more than 121 tonnes each year. That's the same as the annual gas consumption of 43 homes.
If you have any questions, or want to share local climate action stories, email us at climatechange@westsussex.gov.uk.
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