Cumbria Sustainability Network Coordinator
We are looking for a passionate and experienced community champion to support the development of the Cumbria Sustainability Network as directed by its members. This work forms part of the most extensive programme of climate action ever seen in the county, led by the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership and funded by the National Lottery.
You will act as an advocate on behalf of the network and ensure that there is a strong community voice, real influence and active community involvement in all aspects of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership. You will also use your strong networking and communications skills to help community sustainability groups establish meaningful relationships with local authorities and other organisations to ensure that there is community representation in decision making and policy development.
Feature on Stanwix, Carlisle. Rickerby Park : 10 September 2020.STUART WALKER .Stuart Walker Photography 2020.
Carlisle City Council s proposed new strategy for tackling climate change is set return to councillors to be decided on. The city council s executive agreed on Monday to recommend the adoption of its proposed new climate change strategy. As such, the strategy is now set to be presented to full council on March 2. This will be the second time the strategy has gone before the council; it was first presented in November last year, however disagreement over the date which net zero carbon emissions should be aimed for resulted in its withdrawal for further discussion.
By Jill Perry, Allerdale & Copeland Green Party
Jill Perry, Allerdale & Copeland Green Party It’s hard to remember now, but 2020 started with rampant wildfires in Australia that led to 479 deaths from fire and smoke inhalation, and 3,500 homes destroyed. Joe Biden’s commitment to climate action and rejoining the Paris Agreement, China’s pledge to reach carbon neutrality before 2060 and ensure its greenhouse gas emissions peak in the next decade, the EU’s pledge to cut emissions by 55% by 2030, and the UK Government pledge to cut emissions by 68% by 2030 are all very welcome, but none of this is enough. We were hoping for a 75% cut, as the science suggests is necessary. Zero Carbon Cumbria has a target of 2037 to reach net zero.