Strategy is launched to tackle climate emergency across the Solent region

A NEW strategy has been launched to put the Solent on the map by creating sustainable jobs whilst tackling climate change.
By Hope Mckellar
Published 18th May 2020, 15:02 BST
Updated 18th May 2020, 20:01 BST
Clear water in Portsmouth, shown by drone pictures taken by Michael Woods from family business Solent Sky Services, which has PFCO and fully insured commercial drone pilotsClear water in Portsmouth, shown by drone pictures taken by Michael Woods from family business Solent Sky Services, which has PFCO and fully insured commercial drone pilots
Clear water in Portsmouth, shown by drone pictures taken by Michael Woods from family business Solent Sky Services, which has PFCO and fully insured commercial drone pilots

Future South has unveiled a new zero-carbon strategy to support efforts to tackle the climate emergency through enabling local investment to provide a dynamic economy.

After a decade of key activity to deliver low carbon innovation, the switch to zero carbon with even greater ambition hopes to bring positive news for jobs, communities and residents.

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The new strategy seeks to build on the strengths of this internationally recognised, not for profit public-private partnership that supports a net zero-carbon future by unlocking green finance, influencing and educating, providing access to global networks and delivering innovation support - which is fully illustrated on the firm’s website.

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The key priorities of this strategy, which feature in a new monthly online events programme, include deploying renewable energy solutions and other zero carbon technologies, progressing mobility for all through efficient and sustainable transport, communities capitalising on the value of biodiversity and natural systems.

The strategy will also aim to deliver resilient homes and businesses and reduce resource use including water, waste and energy.

Ben Earl, chairman of Future South said: ‘Future South is uniquely placed to enable the public-private activity required to support local authorities’ sustainability strategies and deliver a zero-carbon economy. We are clearly living in very uncertain times at present; however the challenges of climate change have not gone away while we deal with the impact of Covid-19. Many people are reflecting that we cannot return to ‘normal’ and we agree - we would like to hear from individuals, businesses and organisations that want to join us on this journey to deliver a new normal.’

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In addition to this, Future South is launching a series of monthly webinars with a distinct focus on the new zero-carbon programme.

Future South is made up of and works with local government, businesses and academia to support collaboration on clean innovation and capitalise on the growing green economy in the south.

For more see https://www.futuresouth.org/

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