Tag: climate change
Combined Authority co-funds smart tech pilot in St Neots for early flood risk notifications
Local councillors in St Neots spent time at the Rowing Club last week discovering why smart sensors capable of detecting river level rises are being trialled in vulnerable flood spots across Huntingdonshire. The flood sensors offer the potential to provide messages about changes in water levels and are being trialled to see if triggering of […]
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Combined Authority provides £1m funding to Natural Cambridgeshire to build local capacity to green investment
The CPCA area has one of the lowest proportions of rich wildlife and natural greenspaces in the UK. However, it does have areas of national and international importance for nature, including distinctive habitats and landscapes, largely managed by a vibrant agricultural sector that is important economically and for food security. Natural Cambridgeshire, as the Local […]
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Climate projects to be considered by Combined Authority Board
At the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board meeting in June (8th) approval will be sought for business cases and funding allocations for seven climate focused and strategy projects. Bids for the projects were introduced in the Combined Authority budget in December 2021 in response to the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) consultation where members […]
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Business Leaders and Influencers focus on Climate Action Plan
Today (3 December 2021), saw the first meeting of a Climate Working Group which brings together representatives from the private sector, utilities including water gas and telecoms, local councils, and other local bodies with a common focus to promote and champion collective local action on climate issues, recognising that decisions by one organisation can have […]
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Future Fens: Integrated Adaptation Taskforce launches landmark shared commitments at COP26
The Future Fens: Integrated Adaptation Taskforce today unveiled a joint vision for future environmental and social prosperity for the Fens with the release of a ground-breaking shared manifesto and a commitment to join the UN Race to Resilience. The Future Fens: Integrated Adaptation initiative is a collaboration between sponsor bodies Anglian Water, Water Resources East, the […]
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Action plans at the ready as Combined Authority responds to Climate Commission’s recommendations
Members of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board have today (27 October 2021), endorsed a proposed framework for action to help tackle the impact of climate change through the Combined Authority’s own work, The Combined Authority’s Board also acknowledged the formation of a Climate Working Group, which brings together representatives from a wide section […]
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Climate Commission calls for fairness and equity in tackling the impacts of climate change
Commissioners from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate came together today (18 October) to share their full recommendations report to help Cambridgeshire and Peterborough respond to the ongoing challenges the region faces because of climate change. This second report builds on the 31 initial recommendations presented in its interim report, which was shared back in March 2021, and places additional focus on adapting to climate risks, nature and water, business and a fair and inclusive transition for individuals and communities. It also considers findings […]
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Cambridgeshire Fens Climate Panel: Citizens of the region inform new report on fairness and equity in green transition
Residents from across the Cambridgeshire Fens came together recently as a climate panel to discuss and to gain a better understanding of the specific climate challenges the district will face in the next ten years and beyond, and what residents would like to see from climate action locally. The collaborative panel of 17 residents from […]
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Combined Authority Backs Action on Climate
Following an interesting debate by the board of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority today (30 June), Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough led a majority vote to act on 31 recommendations, covering transport, buildings, energy and peat, and also a number of overarching recommendations, to tackle the impact of Climate Change across the […]
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Mayor Urges For Locally-Led Carbon Action
Mayor Nik Johnson has urged the adoption of recommendations to create a green print for locally-led carbon action to be put at the heart of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Communities. The call for action comes ahead of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority response to more than 30 recommendations calling for the need for investment into […]
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Mayor makes first speech at the Future Fens Taskforce
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson made his first speech at the Future Fens Taskforce yesterday (19th May 2021) Hello everyone. I’m Dr Nik Johnson. People know me as Dr Nik and since May 10 the Mayor of the Combined Authority. I’m delighted to be able to join you at this Future Fens event, the first formal event […]
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£79.6m scheme to improve lives and reduce carbon emission across the South East of England
In a meeting of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority today (26 March), approval was given for the Combined Authority to act as the accountable body for a £79.6m funding scheme to support the Government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. The ask for the scheme is to deliver greater energy efficient […]
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Mayor to set up Climate Working Group to put locally-led carbon action at the heart of a prosperous post-Covid future
At a meeting of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board today (26 March), the Board welcomed the findings of an initial report by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate Change. Approval was given for the creation of a Climate Working Group and funding of additional work to put in place the steps […]
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Urgent need for action to tackle climate change and its impact on Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
In a report on their initial recommendations, published today (15 March), the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate outlines the key risks this region faces. These include flooding, high summer temperatures, water shortages, and damage to the natural carbon stores in the deep peat of the Fens. The report raises the urgent need to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions which are approximately 25% higher per person than the UK average, and warns that the regions ‘allowed’ […]
Find out more‘Starting gun fired’ on Region’s own Climate Change strategy to eradicate emissions by 2050
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, led by Mayor James Palmer, has today announced Baroness Brown of Cambridge as Chair of a new independent Climate Change Commission for the region, which will begin work this month. Putting bold action at the forefront, the independent Commission will set out expert recommendations on how the area can […]
Find out moreMayor’s response to XR planned protests in Cambridgeshire
Responding to Extinction Rebellion’s planned demonstrations, Mayor James Palmer said: “While we support the right to peaceful protest, we hope planned demonstrations cause minimum disruption and do not endanger the safety of people across the area. We agree it is vital Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have a comprehensive public transport system which is reliable, sustainable and […]
Find out moreMayoral Combined Authority unanimously approves independent Commission on Climate Change
In a unanimous vote, Mayor James Palmer received full backing from the Combined Authority Board to push forward with setting up an independent Commission on Climate Change. The aim of the new Commission will be to make expert recommendations on how to decarbonise the economy, mitigate climate change, and adapt to its impact, within the […]
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