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

Read about the three Citizens’ Assembly sessions

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 Camden Climate Plan's vision 

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. 

• People - Everyone who lives, works, studies and visits the borough will be well informed and actively contribute to tackling the climate crisis in all aspects of their lives
• Buildings - Camden’s buildings will be energy efficient, comfortable and fit-for-purpose for a zero carbon future
• Places - Camden’s public spaces will encourage and enable healthy and sustainable travel choices and promote biodiversity
• Organisations - All organisations in Camden will operate responsibly and embed tackling the climate crisis throughout their operations

Read the Camden Climate Action Plan (PDF)

Carbon dioxide reduction to 2030

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)