Local warming stripes
These warming stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading), show the temperature change in Ards and North Down, from 1884 to 2023. Each stripe represents the average temperature for a single year, relative to the average temperature over the period as a whole. Shades of blue indicate cooler-than-average years, while red shows years that were hotter than average. The stark band of deep red stripes on the right-hand side of the graphic show the rapid heating in recent decades.
Action Plans
As we know, the climate crisis is already here. The good news is that most of the solutions exist today. What’s really needed is more people to join in locally to make a bigger difference together.
If you have more recent Climate Action Plan information for this area, please contact mySociety at [email protected].
Bad news! We do not have any plans for your area.
If you have access to local plans that tackle climate breakdown or protect nature, please send to mySociety at [email protected]
Council Scorecard
Climate Emergency UK’s Council Action Scorecard covers the important actions that this council is taking towards net zero. You can see where the council is performing well and not so well – and compare progress to other councils.
Action Gap
dedlyne’s tracker is a data-driven projection of Net Zero attainment, reframing how we speak about Net Zero in a simple, easily understood manner. It clearly shows any gap between target and progress based on the projected Net Zero year.
Stories
High-impact, low carbon initiatives
Discover the amazing collaborations between local councils, communities and companies in and around Ards and North Down.
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Northern IrelandAcorn Farm Project
Food & AgricultureSupporting families and households to build a climate action movement and change the food system.
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Northern IrelandForests For Our Future
NaturePlanting 18 million trees by 2030 to create 9,000 hectares of new woodland.
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Ards and North DownWalled Garden
Food & AgricultureProviding fresh local produce to local food banks to support the community.
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Ards and North DownRewilding Ards & North Down
NatureRewilding to create more natural spaces, increase biodiversity and reduce carbon footprint.