Camden Climate Action Plan 2026 -2030
Your experience of the climate crisis in Camden
What is the climate crisis?
Climate Emergency
Greenhouse gases (most commonly carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide) in our atmosphere help to regulate global temperatures. Over the past century, greenhouse gases in our atmosphere have increased due to human activity primarily from the burning of fossil fuels, which has caused the average global temperature to rise by 1°C. This rise in temperature has resulted in changes to our climate such as rising sea levels, disruption to ecosystems and greater incidents of extreme weather.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the burning of fossil fuels are the greatest contributor to global heating but other emissions from industrial processes and land use also have an impact. Within Camden, the main action we can take to control the climate crisis is to reduce the CO2 emissions associated with buildings, travel and consumer choices.
Zero Carbon
Zero Carbon means that the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with fuel consumption released into the atmosphere within the borough of the boundary is reduced to zero. This focuses on the emissions coming from gas, electricity and transport fuels and are referred to as direct emissions.
We aspire to achieve net zero carbon through meaningful action within the borough without the use of offsetting, which typically delivers emissions reductions outside Camden.
Climate Resilience
The ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the impacts of extreme weather events such as heatwaves and intense rainfall.
This Climate Action Plan aims to ensure that communities, services, and infrastructure in Camden can endure withstand and adapt to the challenges posed by a changing climate.