Sustainability and Climate Change
What is Sustainability?
What is sustainability and why is it important?
Wealden Sustainability Strategy
The Council's sustainability strategy (pdf) provides a framework to ensure sustainability is included in all its strategies, plans, policies and actions.
Our vision is to meet the needs of all people in Wealden and promote sustainable prosperity for everyone whilst respecting the limits of our environment and resources and ensuring that they are maintained for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations.
What is Climate Change?
What is climate change and why is it occurring?
Wealden Climate Change Policy and Action Plan
The Council's climate change policy (pdf) together with the action plan (pdf) sets out the Council's commitment to tackling the causes and effects of climate change. The action plan outlines how the Council plans to reduce its own greenhouse gas emissions and how we will work with our partners and the community to help reduce emissions across the district.
The Nottingham Declaration
Wealden District Council has signed the Nottingham Declaration, a high level commitment to the community on trying to limit climate change.
Action guide for homes
Examples of what Wealden is doing to help reduce climate change and a guide to things you can do.
Further Information
For further information or to make a comment, please contact Wealden District Council on 01323 443268 or email PR@wealden.gov.uk
Interactive (external) links:
Act on CO2 Calculator - Direct.gov carbon footprint calculator
Calculate your Carbon Footprint - how much CO2 does your lifestyle produce?
Energy Savings Trust - How Energy Efficient is Your Home?
Please note: Companies and links on these pages are for information only and are not recommendations by Wealden District Council.