Climate change

 

Medway Council declared a climate emergency in April 2019 and passed a motion committing to:

  • reduce its carbon footprint
  • provide the local community with a clean, green future
  • be a place people want to work and live, which has a sustainable future
  • establish a clear action plan for Medway to deal with climate change, setting out an achievable and clear timeline.

Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'.

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Medway action plan

We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.

Our Climate Change Action Plan covers 11 high-level priority areas and the actions we have committed to.

The action plan will be reviewed and updated annually, to make sure we are responding to the latest knowledge and opportunities. We're committed to keeping all updated of our progress. We have created a simplified action plan to increase accessibility.

If you have any comments, email us at climatechange@medway.gov.uk.

Climate Change Action Plan survey

We're inviting you to have your say on climate change action in Medway.

Take part in the survey
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What we are doing

Find out what your council are doing to tackle the climate change emergency.

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Understanding climate change

Learn about the causes of climate change, and the terms you need to know when talking about the climate crisis.

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Your journey to net zero

Find out about support available to different members of our community, and what you could be doing to respond to climate change.

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Sustainable transport and electric vehicles

Find out about sustainable transport in Medway, and what you can be doing to reduce your carbon footprint.

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Energy and water advice

Top tips to reduce your energy use, and what support is available to help you keep warm and switch to renewable energy.

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Reduce, reuse, recycle

Learn about the 'waste hierarchy', and what you can be doing to reduce your waste.

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Air quality

Find out about how we are monitoring air quality in Medway, and the sources of air pollution.

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Natural environment and greenspaces

Learn about how Medway’s natural environment and greenspaces can help tackle climate change and what we're doing to protect and enhance them.

What is going on

What's going on

Find out about events happening in Medway, and other ways you can get involved.

Follow us on social media

For more tips and advice to help tackle climate change, follow us on social media:

Medway Climate Change Facebook

Medway Climate Change Twitter

Medway Climate Change Instagram

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