Leadership
The linked climate and nature emergencies must be the highest priority for the Mayor and Strategic Authority. People and nature will not thrive unless the emergencies are addressed.
To get fast effective action, we call on the Mayor to demonstrate leadership:
- Make sure every decision is good for the climate, nature and future generations.
- Make one person responsible for leading on climate and nature at the highest level - a Deputy Mayor, Commissioner or non-executive voting member of the Combined Strategic Authority.
- Make sure someone with relevant professional knowledge has a seat round the table when the Mayor and combined authority take decisions that affect climate or nature.
- Set strategies and action plans that bring an end to the greenhouse gases that cause climate change and reverse wildlife decline in line with the legally binding UK timetable and commitments.
- Include annual targets for emission reduction, for increased (local) renewable generation and for enhancement of biodiversity. Report progress towards these targets every six months.
- Bring people (organisations, business and residents) together to take action on the climate and nature to achieve the targets. Strengthen their engagement through forums, partnerships, citizens assemblies etc.