Vision Statement

Climate Leadership Gloucestershire Vision Statement

Climate Leadership Gloucestershire recognises the joint Climate and Ecological emergency and is committed to working in partnership to reach net zero as a county, by 2045 at the latest.

To achieve this we will:

  • Maximise the unique opportunities that Gloucestershire’s landscape provides, to deliver accessible biodiversity rich blue and green spaces and solutions to issues such as flood risk and overheating.

  • Grasp the economic opportunities provided by our geographic location to become a centre of excellence on low carbon food production, energy generation and sustainable waste management. 

  • Become a connected and leading county for sustainable transport and emissions reduction for the UK.

  • Encourage local innovation and investment in low carbon initiatives and net zero homes to future proof our economy by supporting communities and businesses to decarbonise and adapt. 

  • Ensure that our excellent educational institutions feed the development of local skills and green jobs supporting local centres of excellence including in agritech and retrofit

  • Attract visitors and investment to truly become a Greener Gloucestershire and a place which is healthy, green and prosperous for our residents and visitors alike.

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