URL: https://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2322

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report provides the annual review of progress of climate and nature action in relation to the 2019 Climate Strategy & Action Plan and the 2020 Ecological Emergency Action Plan.

Content: This report provides the annual review of progress of climate and nature action in relation to the 2019 Climate Strategy & Action Plan and the 2020 Ecological Emergency Action Plan. (1)  To note the progress made in tackling the Climate and Ecological Emergencies during 2024-25, as set out in the attachments to the report.   (2)  To approve the Annual Climate & Nature Progress Report before presentation of the report to Council on 20th November 2025. Tackling climate change will help support the recovery of nature and vice versa and we work where possible to deliver benefits for both emergencies together and the community, for example as we bring forward updated Local Plan proposals.   The most recent territorial emissions data, reported by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), shows the steady progress that is being made to reduce emissions across Bath and North East Somerset. Emissions per capita have decreased by 53% since 2005 to 3.4tC02e per person per year, ahead of England and South-West decreases.   The detailed feedback shared is helping guide us as we update our Climate and Nature Strategy to focus council action, as well as prepare for more community conversations about the roles we all play. None – providing an annual progress report was a commitment set out in the Climate Emergency Strategy and Ecological Emergency Action Plan.

Date of Decision: November 13, 2025