Climate Change Strategy Consultation for Individuals Overall Approach of the Strategy The Climate Change Strategy and Delivery Plan have a vision and two main objectives. They also look at seven key themes and address how we reduce our emissions and prepare for the likely impacts from a changing climate. The proposed objectives of the strategy are: County Durham will reduce carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions by 40% by 2020 from 1990 levels, ensuring year on year reductions. We will reduce the demand for energy, ensure homes and businesses are energy efficient and will promote alternative low carbon forms of energy generation.County Durham will be a highly resilient place to live. We will build upon the work of the Climate Change Strategy Group partners and ensure that individuals and organisations are more prepared for the challenges of a more extreme environment. Question Title * 1. Do you think these objectives are appropriate? Yes No County Durham will reduce carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions by 40% by 2020 from 1990 levels, ensuring year on year reductions. We will reduce the demand for energy, ensure homes and businesses are energy efficient and will promote alternative low carbon forms of energy generation. County Durham will reduce carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions by 40% by 2020 from 1990 levels, ensuring year on year reductions. We will reduce the demand for energy, ensure homes and businesses are energy efficient and will promote alternative low carbon forms of energy generation. Yes County Durham will reduce carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions by 40% by 2020 from 1990 levels, ensuring year on year reductions. We will reduce the demand for energy, ensure homes and businesses are energy efficient and will promote alternative low carbon forms of energy generation. No County Durham will be a highly resilient place to live. We will build upon the work of the Climate Change Strategy Group partners and ensure that individuals and organisations are more prepared for the challenges of a more extreme environment. County Durham will be a highly resilient place to live. We will build upon the work of the Climate Change Strategy Group partners and ensure that individuals and organisations are more prepared for the challenges of a more extreme environment. Yes County Durham will be a highly resilient place to live. We will build upon the work of the Climate Change Strategy Group partners and ensure that individuals and organisations are more prepared for the challenges of a more extreme environment. No Comments or suggestions Question Title * 2. The strategy has seven key themes. Are these the important areas that the strategy should concentrate on? Is anything missing? Yes, this is important No, this isn't important Don't know Public Sector Performance Public Sector Performance Yes, this is important Public Sector Performance No, this isn't important Public Sector Performance Don't know Low Carbon Economy Low Carbon Economy Yes, this is important Low Carbon Economy No, this isn't important Low Carbon Economy Don't know Built Environment Built Environment Yes, this is important Built Environment No, this isn't important Built Environment Don't know Natural Environment Natural Environment Yes, this is important Natural Environment No, this isn't important Natural Environment Don't know Transport and Infrastructure Transport and Infrastructure Yes, this is important Transport and Infrastructure No, this isn't important Transport and Infrastructure Don't know Community Engagement Community Engagement Yes, this is important Community Engagement No, this isn't important Community Engagement Don't know Impacts Beyond our Boundaries Impacts Beyond our Boundaries Yes, this is important Impacts Beyond our Boundaries No, this isn't important Impacts Beyond our Boundaries Don't know Is anything missing? You can make suggestions or give further details here Question Title * 3. Do you feel that the strategy should focus on reducing carbon emissions or adapting to our changing climate? Reducing emissions A balanced approach Adapting to a changing climate Question Title * 4. Some people tend to see the term 'climate change' as too technical and off-putting. However, others find terms relating to the issues such as 'energy efficiency', 'domestic energy bills' or 'severe weather' are easier to understand. In material such as leaflets, is the term 'climate change' useful or is it better to use words related to the issues? Use climate change and other technical terms, the reasons behind the actions are important Use terms related to the issues, these are more widely understood and will help people relate to climate change A combination of the two Next
