Our climate work

This page highlights the work we are doing to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.

Please click on each link to see a brief description of each area, the activity involved and the latest updates.

Council net-zero 2030

See the actions we are taking to achieve Council net-zero 2030 and District net-zero 2050.

Learn about the ways we are responding to the loss of wildlife globally and in the South Hams.

Learn about the many options for funding and support available for businesses and communities.

Find out about the work we are doing to reduce the carbon emissions generated by ships and the broader marine industry.

Read about what new developments in our area need to do to meet the challenge of climate change.

How we help longer-term let landlords meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and other housing help.

Learn about the benefits of a local food economy and how that could be met through a more local supply.