Human activity is changing the climate in unprecedented and irreversible ways, bringing increasingly extreme heatwaves, droughts and flooding that affect people across the globe, as well as right here in Westminster.

The City of Westminster has some of the highest carbon emissions and worst air pollution in the UK. If we are to deliver a Fairer Westminster, we need to protect the health, wellbeing and livelihoods of our communities from the worst impacts of climate change by rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emitting activity and adapting our environment to our changing climate.

The City of Westminster is on a journey to reach net zero by 2040, and everybody needs to take action. In the summer of 2023, the Westminster Citizens’ Climate Assembly developed the following vision for a net zero city:

Empower communities and businesses to build a sustainable and resilient environment that fosters a healthier and greener way of life.

So, how can you play your part?

Everyone

Learn about the reality of the challenge and how the Council and the wider City is responding:

• Climate action plan
• Carbon emissions reporting
• Climate emergency FAQs
• Environmental Justice Measure

Stay updated and get involved in climate action across Westminster:

• Subscribe to our Environment Newsletter

Organisations

• Sign the Sustainable City Charter and join over 50 organisations across Westminster supporting the decarbonisation of the city

Individuals

• Cut your carbon footprint
• Save energy at home