Programme of Action on Climate Change

Programme of Action on Climate Change Hilary Benn launched a regional three year action plan for tackling greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience to climate impacts in the East Midlands on behalf of Government Office for the East Midlands, East Midlands Development Agency, East Midlands Regional Assembly and Environment Agency, in association with the East Midlands Climate Change Steering Group. 

The Programme of Action on Climate Change links national activity through the UK Climate Change Programme and local government plans to tackle climate change. It identifies where regional bodies can add extra value and build momentum without duplicating existing work.

Phil Hope, Regional Minister for the East Midlands said:

"This Programme of Action builds upon an East Midlands tradition of delivering national exemplar projects addressing climate change.  We are also undertaking the UK's first region-wide Local Climate Impacts Profiles project, completing the first major regional study into the Economic Impacts of Climate Change and piloting regional approaches to climate change adaptation with businesses.

"These initiatives have helped build significant capability within the region and provide a good basis for taking further action to address both the causes and effects of climate change.  I wish all involved in delivering this Programme of Action good fortune."