Purpose

This report provides the annual review of
progress of climate and nature action in relation to the 2019
Climate Strategy & Action Plan and the 2020 Ecological
Emergency Action Plan.

Decision

(1) 
To note the progress made in tackling the Climate and Ecological
Emergencies during 2024-25, as set out in the attachments to the
report.
 
(2) 
To approve the Annual Climate & Nature Progress Report before
presentation of the report to Council on 20th November 2025.

Reasons for the decision

Tackling climate change will help support the
recovery of nature and vice versa and we work where possible to
deliver benefits for both emergencies together and the community,
for example as we bring forward updated Local Plan proposals.
 
The most recent territorial emissions data,
reported by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
(DESNZ), shows the steady progress that is being made to reduce
emissions across Bath and North East Somerset. Emissions per capita
have decreased by 53% since 2005 to 3.4tC02e per person per year,
ahead of England and South-West decreases.
 
The detailed feedback shared is helping guide
us as we update our Climate and Nature Strategy to focus council
action, as well as prepare for more community conversations about
the roles we all play.

Alternative options considered

None – providing an annual progress
report was a commitment set out in the Climate Emergency Strategy
and Ecological Emergency Action Plan.