Climate scrutiny and executives

We have a monthly Climate Scrutiny Board that discusses work related to our Climate and Ecological Emergency

Current climate projects

Take a look at what we are working on and have your say

Future climate workshops

Following the Summit there will be several workshops held across Somerset

Carbon reduction grants for business scheme case studies

Check out some of our success stories so far

Climate partners and communication

Before Somerset Council was formed all the Somerset councils had either declared or recognised a Climate and Ecological Emergency

Our climate strategies

View our climate and ecological emergency strategies - split into nine themes

Somerset’s joint Climate Emergency Strategy

Somerset’s joint Climate Emergency Strategy was published by Somerset County Council in November 2020

Somerset’s Climate Emergency Strategy

Somerset’s Climate Emergency Strategy was developed jointly by the five Somerset local authorities, sector experts and external partners

Somerset’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Somerset Local Nature Recovery Strategy will set local priorities and identify opportunities for co-ordinated action to help nature thrive

Somerset Tree Strategy

A wide range of stakeholders have come together to develop the Somerset Tree Strategy 2023 to 2033.

Previous climate plans and strategies

View our climate and ecological emergency strategies - split into nine themes

Built Environment

Emissions from residential homes accounts for 15% of our county’s carbon footprint. Decreasing our emissions from our home has so many benefits.

Business, Industry and Supply Chain

We are asking everyone who runs a business in Somerset to consider ways in which their business can help tackle climate change

Energy

Renewable energy has and will continue to play a key role in the decarbonisation of Somerset and the power we use

Transport

Emissions from transport make up the biggest part of Somerset’s carbon footprint at 28%

Waste and Resources

Includes information on the waste hierarchy and single use plastics

Grasslands

Grasslands are globally important because they are a natural carbon sink and an important ecological habitat and food source

Food and Farming

We recognise there are competing demands for land across the UK from farmland, renewables, biodiversity and housing needs

Natural Environment

Planting, looking after and protecting trees can be a simple way to make a difference

Water

If you are looking to report any flooding, please head to our flooding information page

Carbon Footprint

We have made an annual commitment to report on our carbon footprint

Climate news and events

Keep up to date with all our climate related news stories here

Climate Summit

21 September 2022, 10am to 1pm, Queen's College, Taunton

Previous climate plans and strategies

View our climate and ecological emergency strategies - split into nine themes

Climate news archive

Read past press releases and news stories related to the climate and ecological emergency