Essex Climate Action Commission
The Essex Climate Action Commission has been set up to advise us about tackling climate change.
The commission has over 30 members. They include a Lord, local councillors, academics, business people and 2 members of the Young Essex Assembly. Find out more about the commissioners from their biographies.
The commission will run for two years initially and make recommendations about how we can improve the environment and the economy of Essex.
Role of the commission
The Essex Climate Action Commission will:
- identify ways where we can mitigate the effects of climate change, improve air quality, reduce waste across Essex and increase the amount of green infrastructure and biodiversity in the county
- explore how we attract investment in natural capital and low carbon growth
They will do this by drawing on in-house expertise, commissioning research and forming new external partnerships.
The Cabinet will consider all recommendations put forward by the commission with both the cost and benefits of implementing recommendations in mind.
See the commission's terms of reference and workplan.
Meetings
The commission will meet 9 times in the first year and 4 times in the second year. Commission members may also visit sites to gather evidence and information as required.
All meetings are recorded, and you can view the schedule and meeting papers on the commission's web page.