1. Climate Change and Wigan Lord Peter Smith, Leader of Wigan Council

2. Wigan’s past

3. The challenge - Carbon emissions per person

4. The problems Change in summer mean temperature for the 2080s under a medium emissions scenario 10% probability level: very unlikely to be less than 50% probability level: central estimate 90% probability level: very unlikely to be greater than Change in summer mean temperature (ºC) Medium emissions

5. The problems Change in winter mean precipitation for the 2080s under a medium emissions scenario 10% probability level: very unlikely to be less than 50% probability level: central estimate 90% probability level: very unlikely to be greater than Change in winter mean precipitation (%) Medium emissions

6. Recognising the problem. –Signed the Nottingham Declaration which commits us to act on climate change –Chose, along with our partners, the National Indicator on adapting to climate change –Climate Change identified in our plans, policies and strategies as a key issue for the borough

7. Council Actions –Carbon Management Programme aims to reduce our own emissions by 15% by 2011. –Reducing energy use across the estate –Staff Travel Plan is a mobility management scheme aimed at reducing car travel –The IT review will reduce the amount of equipment that uses energy –Carbon Reduction Commitment

8. Working with others. –Local Development Framework has Climate Change as a key component –Examining the borough’s future energy needs –Promoting sustainable travel options –Workplace and school travel plans –Waste recycling collections and promotion –Eco-schools programme –Transition Town initiative

9. Changing behaviour. European Mobility Week Bike Week Energy Savings Trust promotions World Environment Day Recycling and waste campaigns “Countdown to Copenhagen” via Transition Towns Eco-schools

10. Future plans. Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (draft produced September 2009) Review our carbon management programme and energy needs Sustainable Design & Construction policies

11. What are we aiming to do? Sustainability Appraisals Renewable Energy Studies Community and partnership work Greater Manchester Climate Change Agency Adaptation strategies for the borough

12. Eco Schools Eco-schools covers nine themes: Litter Energy Waste Global Perspective Water School grounds Healthy Living Transport Biodiversity