Chapter 1 – Context

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Man (left) and woman (right) standing next to each other in front of green hedges.

Introduction to this chapter

This chapter sets out the context of climate action by local authorities and explains why it’s so important. It also introduces the cobenefits of climate action and how this links in with enabling a just transition to a zero carbon economy. It sets out the opportunities for action, the role of decision makers and explains why citizen engagement on climate action is critical.

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