A range of actions
covering the development of themed project programmes and schools engagement,
are set to take place as part of a city-wide collaborative programme to support
the delivery of Net Zero Aberdeen and Aberdeen Adapts.
Other planned
actions include producing child-friendly versions of key documentation, and
encouraging wider sign up and participation from public, private and community
organisations with the growth of the Aberdeen Climate and Nature Pledge.
The Net Zero,
Environment and Transport Committee today backed an indicative work programme
setting out the next steps in the development and delivery of collaborative
actions towards reducing carbon emissions and building climate resilience in
the city. The school engagement would be led by council officers and the Youth
Climate Change Group – set up in 2022 with £150,000 of council funding – and
include a presentation of the City’s Net Zero Routemap.
Aberdeen City
Council Co-leader, Councillor Ian Yuill said: “As a council we have taken a
lead on protecting the environment and backing this plan is a major step for
the whole city.
“Climate change is
everyone’s problem – and it’s important that we continue to work with partners
on this wide-ranging programme. That includes the city’s youngsters, who can
play a key critical role in building a greener future.”
Activity over the
last 12 months has included a series of Circular Economy workshops exploring
ways to reduce and maximise value from waste, job creation and enhanced
business resilience.
For information on
Net Zero Aberdeen, Aberdeen Adapts or the Aberdeen Climate and Nature Pledge go
to https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/net-zero-aberdeen