DEVON CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Creating a resilient, net-zero Devon where people and nature thrive!
DEVON CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Creating a resilient, net-zero Devon where people and nature thrive!
We are a partnership of local authorities, emergency services, businesses and voluntary organisations dedicated to taking action on climate change in Devon. Our mission is to empower Devon to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050 at the latest, prepare communities for a warmer world and improve the resilience of Devon's environment to the effects of climate change.
Explore our site to learn more about our initiatives, stay updated with the latest news, and discover what you and your organisation can do.
How can Devon get to net-zero and Adapt to climate change?
Devon Carbon Plan
The Net-Zero Task Force used its specialist knowledge combined with significant public engagement to produce an evidence-led Devon Carbon Plan. This is Devon’s pathway to net-zero by 2050 at the latest.
Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Climate Adaptation Strategy
The Climate Impacts Group has created a Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (DCIoS) Climate Adaptation Strategy. This sets out priorities for regional collaboration to adapt to living in a warmer world and to support citizens to increase their resilience.
Sign the Declaration
By endorsing the Climate Emergency Declaration organisations and groups make a public commitment to contribute to action on climate change in Devon.
Declaration Signatories
134 organisations have signed the Devon Climate Declaration so far, including…
Councils
Schools
Businesses
Environmental Organisations
Research Institutes
Health Organisations
Utility Providers
Partnerships
Emergency Service Organisations
Top Tips for Everyone - Reduce your Emissions
Changing your behaviour not only helps reduce your carbon footprint but can help encourage others to adopt more sustainable habits!
Community groups and local councils are in a great position to engage people on the ground and raise awareness of the climate crisis.
Organisations have an important role to play in reducing emissions and contributing towards a net-zero Devon.
News
Monitoring Indicators
The Devon Carbon Plan (DCP) sets out milestones we need to reach to reduce our emissions to net-zero by 2050. We worked with the University of Exeter to develop a set of indicators to monitor our progress towards the Plan’s milestones, drawing on diverse datasets. The University also produces Devon’s annual carbon footprint. Read more.
