Council Ian Yuill, Co-Leader of the Council, said: "Declaring a climate and nature emergency is a symbolic act. Symbolism though does have its place. It emphasises that the City Council is committed to playing a full role in tacking these emergencies – and is stepping up a gear in doing so. These are global emergencies but Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen residents and Aberdeen businesses can all help make a difference."
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At its annual budget setting meeting on 1st March the Council Carbon Budget was approved alongside the annual financial budget. Councillors also agreed a series of multi-year capital investments aligned to progressing net zero and climate resilience, including:
• £35 million extension of the city's district heating network,
• £20 million fleet replacement programme,
• £2 million for Bridge of Don Household Waste and Recycling Centre,
• £18 million for the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub,
• £800,000 programme of initiatives in 2023-24 in support of the Council's Climate Change Plan.
Ian Yuill added, "The worldwide effects of climate change are having a real impact now and it's important that we take responsibility as a city for our own impact.
"Tackling climate change and being nature-positive not only affects the environment - it also delivers a variety of benefits including an improved economy, job creation, food security, improved air quality, and security for the future of wildlife."
