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Across the Council’s own estate and operations, CO2 emissions have fallen by 51% since 2010 (this reduction excludes Council housing).
The Council’s progress on tackling the climate crisis is guided by the Camden Climate Action Plan 2020-25, which succeeded our previous environmental plan, Green Action for Change, 2010-2020.
In 2019, Camden declared a climate and ecological emergency and held the UK’s first Citizens’ Assembly on the Climate crisis.
Across its three sessions, the citizens’ assembly heard a range of evidence outlining the facts of the climate and ecological crisis and the ways in which it can be tackled, before developing and agreeing 17 actions that should be taken by residents, community groups, businesses and the council in Camden.
Citizens' Assembly recommendations report
A critical analysis of the process and its outcomes was completed by UCL. The analysis explored what worked well and what could be improved for future participation and engagement activities.
UCL Evaluation of the Citizens' Assembly on the Climate Crisis
The Camden Climate Action Plan 2020-2025 proposes a five-year programme of projects and activities around the themes of People, Buildings, Places and Organisations that deliver on the 17 Citizens' Assembly recommendations and bring to life the vision of a zero carbon Camden. This will be the first of two plans to 2030.
17 Citizens’ Assembly recommendations
The Plan's vision is to achieve a net zero carbon Camden by 2030.
This will require everyone living and working in Camden to play their part, but the Council will need to enable and support people to take climate action. The Council will also need to lead by example by continuing to drive carbon dioxide reduction across its own estate and operations.
Read the Camden Climate Action Plan (PDF)
Read the Camden Climate Action Plan condensed summary (PDF)
The Climate Action Plan committed Camden to provide annual progress updates to share the key achievements from across the community tackling the climate crisis. The review also provides an update on actions from the Climate Action Plan.
Read our latest report on how carbon dioxide emissions across the borough can be reduced, as referenced within the Climate Action Plan.
London Borough of Camden: Carbon Scenarios to 2030 (PDF)
Read our latest report analysing what steps would need to be taken in Camden to reduce direct carbon emissions to zero, as referenced within the 2020-21 Review.
Camden Carbon Scenarios to 2030: Achieving a zero carbon Camden
Read our report which assessed the total impact of spending in Camden and how it impacts on carbon emissions inside and outside of the borough.
We launched the Camden Climate Investment as part of our work to take action with our communities on the climate crisis and create a more sustainable future for Camden. In June 2022 we reached our £1 million investment target. The investment will help invest to directly fund local climate projects. These include:
These projects are part of our Climate Action Plan, a five-year programme of projects and activities we’re working on with our communities to help reach our target of making Camden a zero-carbon borough.
We'll be keeping you updated on how we're using the money over the coming months so you can see the impact of the investment on the ground.
As with all investments your capital is at risk. Investments are long term and may not be readily realisable. This communication has been approved as a financial promotion by Abundance, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (525432).