Climate Ready Gwent

A Zero Carbon World

As you will have learnt from earlier on in this course, climate change will affect every aspect of society. In order to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we need to take drastic action and begin the transition towards becoming a zero carbon world by 2050.

In this section, we will explore whether a zero carbon society is possible and what it would look like from a UK perspective. By the end of this lesson, you will have:

  • Gained an understanding of key policies and statistics relating to climate change

Explored what a zero carbon world could look like and your role in relation to this transition

Adapting to Climate Changes

Optional

Recommended for executive management and asset/estates managers

Watch this short two minute video from the UK Committee on Climate Change:

Following on from watching “UK Climate Change Risk Assessment 2017 – Urgent priorities for the UK”, please reflect on:

How do you think that the following groups and aspects of Gwent will be affected by climate change?

  • Employees of your organisation, residents and communities
  • The services your organisation provides
  • Infrastructure and the built environment
  • Local economy and businesses
    • Ecosystems

Then add your thoughts to this Padlet.

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