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.​