Climate Adaptation and Resilience Framework
Brent Council is discussing the significant financial challenge of achieving its climate goals, including resilience, by 2030.
Brent Council's Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee discussed the Brent Climate and Ecological Emergency Programme and Strategy Update on 20 October 2026. A report to the committee outlined the council's aim to secure £10.2 billion to £10.6 billion to achieve borough-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. The draft framework for updating its Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy for 2026-2030 highlights this significant financial challenge. The strategy, which includes climate resilience, is currently out for public engagement until 16 November 2026.
The Climate Adaptation and Resilience Framework is part of Brent Council's broader Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy, which addresses risks from climate change impacts like flooding, extreme heat, and drought. The strategy's draft framework is currently undergoing public engagement, which is scheduled to conclude on 16 November 2026.
Key facts
- Brent Council aims to secure £10.2 billion to £10.6 billion for borough-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. Source
- The council's draft framework for its Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy 2026-2030 is out for public engagement until 16 November 2026. Source
- Brent Council's Resources and Public Realm Scrutiny Committee discussed the Climate and Ecological Emergency Programme on 20 October 2026. Source
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