Read the info below to learn how neighbourhoods contribute to the climate crisis and scroll down to tell the Assembly how they could change!
In our neighbourhoods, the sources of CO2 emissions extend from homes to include buildings such as businesses, institutions and schools. Around two-thirds of CO2 emissions in Camden come from this "non-domestic" sector - the 3rd highest proportion in London. Buildings are the main source of CO2 emissions at a neighbourhood level. Older buildings have high heating requirements. Newer buildings such as office blocks, tend to use more electricity for air conditioning, computing and lighting etc. The Camden Climate Change Alliance works with businesses, schools and institutions to help them reduce CO2 emissions. Groups such as Power-up North London develop renewable energy projects with community buildings to help reduce their CO2 emissions. Financing CO2 reduction is a major obstacle with an additional £380million of investment required to get us towards halving CO2 emissions in Camden from 2005 levels. Low energy lighting, insulation for older buildings, renewable energy systems, community energy projects and zero carbon new development can all help reduce CO2 emissions at a neighbourhood level. Road transport accounts for approximately 10% of the CO2 emissions in the Borough, much less than buildings. However reductions to transport emissions also have a major positive impact on local air quality through non-climate related emissions such as nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Add your thoughts and ideas for actions below, or add them to our Camden Climate Map .
