Lancaster

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

Jan-19

Local net-zero target date

2030

Climate Action Plan published

Sep-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 Lancaster:

Cosy Homes in Lancashire

Installing low carbon measures to save energy and reduce fuel bills.

Blackburn with Darwen
  • Carbon emissions
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Energy
  • Built Environment

Advanced Bacterial Sciences

Boosting efficiency, remediate pollution and regenerate natural systems using bacterial solutions.

Bolton
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Waste
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Built Environment
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Bowland Priority Peat

Restoring peatland habitat in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Lancaster
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Flooding & drought
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture
  • Biodiversity & Nature

Green Lancaster

Engaging students & staff in practical responses to the climate and ecological emergencies.

Lancaster
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Circular Economy
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Lancaster City Council

Range of actions Lancaster City Council is taking to decarbonise

Lancaster
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Transport
  • Energy

Morecambe Bay Curriculum

Developing a green curriculum to educate and inspire the next generation about the environment.

Lancaster
  • Air pollution
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Circular Economy
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Lune Valley Community Land Trust

Developing 20 affordable Passivhaus homes in partnership with South Lakes Housing

Lancaster
  • Carbon emissions
  • Greater fairness
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Built Environment
  • Energy

Lancaster Cohousing

Creating a showcase of sustainable living.

Lancaster
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Built Environment
  • Energy
  • Transport

Salt Ayre Leisure Centre Decarbonisation Project

Cutting carbon emissions from Lancaster City Council's highest CO2-emitting building.

Lancaster
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Energy
  • Built Environment
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Lancaster District Car Club

Providing electric cars for both the council and the public.

Lancaster
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Transport
  • Finance

Reuse360 Hub

Diverting quality items out of the waste stream and into the homes of people in need in Lancashire.

Burnley
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy
  • Finance

The Winmarleigh Carbon Farm

Restoring the carbon storage capacity of peatlands.

Lancaster
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Charge My Street

Installing and operating community electric vehicle chargepoints.

Lancaster
  • Carbon emissions
  • Greater fairness
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Transport
  • Energy