Gwynedd

How the warming stripes work

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.

Climate emergency declared

Feb-19

Local net-zero target date

2030

Climate Action Plan published

Dec-19

Climate Action Plan scope

Plan covers council operations only

What can we do?

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.

  View the Climate Action Plan

Local greenhouse gas emissions by sector

Total emissions in 2021
Emissions reduction (2018 - 21)

High-impact, low-carbon initiatives

Total published on Carbon Copy across the UK: 985 See all Initiatives

There are some amazing collaborations between local councils, communities and companies. Some examples in/around Gwynedd:

Egin

Supporting communities in Wales to tackle climate change.

Blaenau Gwent
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Food security & supply
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy

Tech Tyfu Vertical Farming

Working with growers in North Wales to develop fresh micro greens sustainably.

Gwynedd
  • Food security & supply
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Project Drawdown

Reducing carbon emissions from anaesthetic gases.

Bridgend
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Waste
  • Built Environment

Rhug Estate Low Carbon Project

Measuring and rolling out a carbon management plan to reduce emissions to net zero.

Denbighshire
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Energy

Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum

Engaging with community groups and young people to facilitate conversations about climate change.

Gwynedd
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Food security & supply
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture
  • Transport

You and CO2

Educating secondary school students about climate change mitigation through storytelling.

Denbighshire
  • Carbon emissions
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Transport

Parc Adfer Energy Recovery Facility

Transforming non-recylable waste into renewable, low-carbon energy.

Conwy
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy

Green Health Wales

Connecting, learning, and transforming healthcare to improve sustainability in Wales.

Blaenau Gwent
  • Carbon emissions
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy

Reducing Clinical Waste From Hospital Surgeries

Reducing surgical waste through lean hospital theatre set up and greener patient pathways.

Gwynedd
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy

Future Climate Change Impact Assessment for Hydropower: Dŵr Uisce

Assessing how climate change will impact future water resource for Hydropower.

Conwy
  • Carbon emissions
  • Flooding & drought
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Energy
  • Built Environment

Accelerated Seabed Mobility Around Windfarms

Assessing how changing seabeds around windfarms impact biodiversity.

Gwynedd
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Energy
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Groundwork North Wales’ Energy Projects

Supporting vulnerable people in North Wales, reduce their energy debt and their carbon footprint.

Conwy
  • Carbon emissions
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Energy

Wastewater Heat Recovery: Dŵr Uisce

Researching ways to stop water-related energy going down the drain in the built environment.

Ceredigion
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Energy
  • Built Environment
  • Circular Economy

The BioComposites Centre (BC) ERL Controlled Growth Room

Helping decarbonise industrial sectors in Wales and across the UK.

Cardiff
  • Carbon emissions
  • Food security & supply
  • Waste
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture
  • Built Environment
  • Circular Economy

Nuclear Futures Institute

Advancing nuclear technology to provide jobs and skills, enabling next generation nuclear power.

Gwynedd
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Waste
  • Energy
  • Built Environment
  • Transport

Dŵr Uisce

Improving the efficiency of water supply, use and treatment in Wales and Ireland.

Gwynedd
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Waste
  • Built Environment
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy