The Climate Change Crisis

"We are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change and the last generation who can do something about it" - President Obama, 2014, Twitter

More frequent and intense weather, rising temperatures, ocean acidification and rising sea levels: these are just some of the effects of global warming faced by the places, species and livelihoods of our planet. The unwanted consequences of global warming include reduced agricultural yields, changing migration patterns, declining water supplies, and increased wildfires, flooding and soil erosion.

We're noticing the effects here in the South Downs, too. 

What are we doing to help mitigate the effects of global warming?

The UK Government pledged, through the 2008 Climate Change Act, to ensure that the net UK carbon account for the year 2050 is at least 100% lower than the 1990 baseline. This is the world’s first legally binding climate change mitigation target.

Locally, the South Downs National Park Authority has committed to working towards ‘Net-Zero with Nature’ by 2040.

How can you help take action against climate change?

• Sign up to Green South Downs, the sustainability certification programme for the South Downs National Park launching in Autumn 2022.
• Find out more about other established sustainability certifications available to businesses, such as B Corps  and Planet Mark.
• Become a member of Our South Downs business community and access our sustainability group, where you can share ideas and ask questions around sustainability.

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