Decision details

To approve updates to the Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan and note progress made in the 2024/25 annual report

RESOLVED:

1.  That the progress that Southwark has made in tackling the climate emergency over the last financial year, as detailed within the climate change annual report be noted.

2.  That the merged climate change strategy (2021) and climate resilience and adaptation strategy (2024) to create a single climate change strategy, and an updated climate action plan that focuses on reducing emissions, improving climate adaptation and resilience, and aligns with the goals and principles of the Southwark 2030 strategy be approved.

3.  That the priorities for the next twelve months and the collaborative work underway to implement actions that will adapt the borough and make it more resilient to the worsening effects of climate change be noted.

4.  That the substantial new investment secured by officers to support the retrofitting of the council leisure centres, homes and schools be welcomed, but it be noted that the still significant cost of addressing climate change, and the lack of available funding and resources to reduce carbon emissions and deliver climate adaptation measures to protect the borough.