Environment and Climate Emergency
Calstock Parish Council recognises the severe threats posed to our environment and climate and in July 2020 declared a climate emergency.
The 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on Climate Change, states that we have already caused a 1°C rise in global temperature. The difference between the impacts of global warming of 2°C and 1.5°C is much greater than previously thought and we are currently heading for a catastrophic 3°C rise. We are running out of time, and need to get to Zero Carbon emissions by 2030.
The Environment and Climate Emergency Committee is working toward protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all who live in this area with respect to the threats posed by the Climate Emergency. Much has already been achieved since making this a priority, in particular the Forest For Calstock, the elimination of plastic from parish cemeteries and the application for Bathing Water Status for the Tamar at Calstock, but much remains to be done. In order to take this work further, we have put together a Strategic Plan to address areas of concern which align with the Cornwall Climate Emergency Development Plan whilst focusing on local issues such as the River Tamar and pollution along the A390.
The plan focuses on:
- Recovering nature
- Reducing impact
- Improving health
Given that this affects everyone, we would invite any local resident, whatever their age or ability, to join us in attempting to tackle the issues highlighted in the plan.
If you have an interest in one or more of the issues and would like to help make a difference in our community and join a likeminded team please contact the Clerk to the Parish Council on clerk@calstockparishcouncil.gov.uk or 01822748847 and we will get back to you.
News
Report from the Ecology Emergency Summit held on 19-05-2023
The Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee attended a summit last week. He was gladdened that there seemed a real commitment from the Local Authority to make this work and that Local Nature Recovery Strategies will be critical. You can read Richard's...
Helping wildlife
In a small corner of Millennium Green (Albaston) the brambles were strimmed back and a dead hedge created from old vegetation. Since the brambles have been cleared light has now enabled Campion and Foxgloves to thrive. The dead hedge is a great habitat for insects and...
Healthy Hedges – Useful Information
Before she left her post in the AONB, we were lucky to have a presentation from Alice Lewthwaite about the importance of hedges. By making some simple changes to how we all manage our hedges we have the potential to provide: better habitats...
Environment and Climate Change Strategic Plan
Calstock Parish Council approved the Environmental and Climate Emergency Strategic Plan 2023 in March 2023. This plan will set measurable objectives in line with its three topics: Recovering Nature; Improving Health and Reducing Impact. To date the Parish Council has:...