Climate Change & Biodiversity

Climate Change and Biodiversity

Climate change is affecting the world on a global basis, producing more extreme weather and disrupting the stable conditions farmers need to produce our food. The UK has lost half of its natural biodiversity since the Industrial Revolution, with climate pressures now adding to the effects of intensive agriculture and urbanisation. The larger challenges must be addressed at national level, but there are many smaller contributions we can make locally and as individuals.

EHPC is committed to playing its part to help combat and adapt to climate change and to value and enhance biodiversity in our parish, while respecting its character and appearance.

At its February 2024 meeting, Council adopted a Climate and Biodiversity Strategy that will guide how we achieve this.

through sustainable management of our own operations, public land and property.
by providing information and discussion with residents on how we can all make contributions in our own lives.

You can read a summary of the Climate and Biodiversity Strategy here.

The full report can be read here.

East Hagbourne Parish Council is already playing its part through its Community Project Strategy (see Section 9)

EHPC Community Project Strategy

Information on new developments will be posted here as it becomes available.