The climate emergency is deeply connected to the ecological emergency. This section covers how combined authorities can support the protection of and increased biodiversity in the area. This section also covers the enabling role combined authorities can play in supporting renewable energy generation locally and embedding net-zero targets into their area-wide strategic planning.
See questions in this sectionThis section only applies to Combined Authorities. For all other types of council, you can visit the following equivalent section:
| Questions | Councils with full marks per question |
|---|---|
| Questions: | |
3.1 Does the combined authority's Spatial Planning Strategy include the combined authority's net-zero target and make tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
| 27% |
3.2 Does the combined authority identify suitable areas for new solar energy, wind developments and district heat networks?
| 0% |
3.3 Has the combined authority mapped the areas of opportunity for biodiversity?
| 45% |
3.4 Does the combined authority have a natural capital investment plan?
| 36% |
3.5 Does the combined authority have a target to increase tree cover across its area?
| 45% |
3.6 Does the combined authority provide funding for community action on biodiversity, for example through an environment fund or biodiversity action fund?
| 55% |