This primer introduces you to the role of local authorities in tackling the climate emergency and highlights three key areas of climate action. It is part of a series of primers, covering key local authority topics, which are aimed particularly at new councillors to help them settle into the role. Read here.

This bundle presents LGIU’s latest report, Exploring Economic and Enterprise Opportunities from Climate Action, alongside two supplementary briefings. The first summarises the findings of the report, drawing out key lessons and signposting back to case studies. The second provides coverage and analysis of a recent conference on the same subject. View bundle.

While reducing greenhouse gas emissions and working toward other mitigations are important, adaptation must become a central part of local authority climate governance. View bundle.

Local authorities have a significant role to play in flood preparation and response, from mitigation, education and preparation activities to emergency support, communications and recovery. View bundle.

Recent headlines suggest that the UK is on its way to meeting the target of net zero by 2050. Referring to examples from across the UK, this briefing sets out ten actions that councillors can take to meet the challenge of eliminating remaining emissions. Read briefing. 

If we’ve piqued your interest, why not browse through the our climate change and sustainable development page. From policy briefings to podcasts we have a wide range of content exploring this subject. Go to topic page.