Merton

206,453

552,007 tonnes

3 tonnes

2030

2050

Local warming stripes

These warming stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading), show the temperature change in Merton, 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.

1884
Merton
2023

See how we'll protect ourselves from climate breakdown

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.

High-impact, low carbon initiatives

Discover the amazing collaborations between local councils, communities and companies in and around Merton.

  • Wimbledon Rooftop Garden
    Merton

    Wimbledon Rooftop Garden

    Engaging the community with growing to make eating out more local, affordable and lower carbon.

    Food & Agriculture
  • Sustainable Merton
    Merton

    Sustainable Merton

    Inspiring, mobilising and connecting a community to tackle climate breakdown locally.

    Buildings & Places
  • Library of Things
    Greater London

    Library of Things

    Creating places in the community where you borrow instead of buy items and learn how to use them.

    Circular Economy