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Leeds Low Carbon Cities Programme Dr Tom Knowland. Joseph Priestley 1733 - 1804. Context…. Strategic background Environment City Environment Leeds EMAS Vision for Leeds Nottingham Declaration Climate change strategy Strategic integration Leeds Strategic Plan ‘Big Idea’ LAAs.
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Leeds Low Carbon Cities Programme Dr Tom Knowland
Context… • Strategic background • Environment City • Environment Leeds • EMAS • Vision for Leeds • Nottingham Declaration • Climate change strategy • Strategic integration • Leeds Strategic Plan ‘Big Idea’ • LAAs
Future climate in Leeds? • Long term/seasonal averages • Warmer drier summers • Milder wetter winters • Rising sea levels • Extremes • More very hot days • More intense downpours of rain • Shorter return periods for high water levels at coast • Uncertain changes in storms, possible increase in winter
Corporate Priorities • Procurement of low carbon and well adapted new buildings and major refurbishments; • Enhancing energy efficiency and energy management in the existing LCC estate;
Service Delivery Priorities • Developing additional support to enhance domestic energy efficiency improvement across all tenures; • Enhancing transport demand management, whilst working to secure funding for transport infrastructure improvement;
City Wide Priorities • Developing a CHP and community heating network for Leeds; • Risk assessment and management of climate impacts; • Increase engagement with Leeds residents to motivate change.
Challenges ahead • Common tool for data gathering/reporting • Coordinating body (Climate Change Centre) • Detailed emissions trajectory and emissions reduction options • Major statement of Leeds’ commitment (carbon neutral arena…?) • Behaviour change