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Net Zero and Local Democracy: building and maintaining public support

This report from the LGIU’s Local Democracy Research Centre – supported by Browne Jacobson – explores local government’s democratic leadership on climate action.

Councils are at the frontline of democratic engagement and working with the public to drive changes in our behaviour, our work, our buildings, and the communities we live in.

This report highlights how local democracy is essential to achieving our net zero emissions, but that maintaining democratic consensus is challenging in current circumstances. We highlight some of the different ways councils in the UK have experienced this and how they are navigating this crucial and sometimes controversial arena, while capacity and resources are at a premium.

Download the report: Net Zero and Local Democracy: building and maintaining public support

Did you miss our launch event? Check out our ‘takeaway packed launch’ with key video moments, slides, and resources to explore further.

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