Initial Market Testing–To produce a Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation Strategy For Swansea, providing key priorities for action.

Description

Swansea Council and its partners, the Climate Change and Nature Action Charter Signatories Group (Signatories) are requiring an independent Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy to be drawn up for Swansea as a city and county. The purposes of which are to identify the key priorities for action required for a just transition to net zero. This Strategy and key priorities will be used by the Signatories to draw up a comprehensive action plan and will be used to influence key decisions made by public and private sector organisations operating in Swansea. The Strategy will be required to be co-produced with Signatory organisations and the communities of Swansea and will be used as an education and engagement tool for communities. Lot 1: AIM: To develop a climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy that provides a just and equitable transition to net zero for all citizens in Swansea, creating a liveable future with nature rich environment and health & wellbeing for all at its heart. OBJECTIVES: - Develop a strategy that identifies key priorities for collaboration across the Swansea region, for both mitigation and adaptation - Develop a pathway to Net Zero - Develop mechanisms that will prevent ‘Lock-In’ - Highlight key stakeholders in the identified priorities - Understand other future opportunities - Understand the cost of not adapting and mitigating and potential impact on Swansea region This will be achieved through the following: - Understanding the current status of mitigation and adaptation in Signatory organisations - Benchmarking best practice - Undertaking workshops with citizens from across Swansea region - Developing a strategy document for the Swansea region with key priorities outlined that will enable a full action plan to be developed by the Signatories