Climate Change

The earth's climate is changing. Rising global temperatures will bring changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels and increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather.

We need to avoid making the problem worse, so cutting carbon emissions is a priority. But all of us - individuals, businesses, government and public authorities - will also need to adapt our behaviour to respond to the challenges of climate change.

"Northumberland National Park is a special place. It is one of the jewels of the English landscape. An area rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage, and heralded as the most tranquil part of England. The Park is not, however, a quiet backwater.  It is an important and valued asset of the North East region. It contributes significantly to the region’s economy, green infrastructure, cultural traditions and the overall quality of life and health of Northumberland and the North East region

"The economic prosperity of communities living in and around the National Park, and often far beyond, is dependent on our progress, as we face ever increasingly global environmental, climate and economic challenges. The National Park Authority is aware of the need to look, work, influence and contribute beyond the boundaries of the Park.

"I signed Northumberland National Park Authority up to The Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change in 2007, because it was the right thing to do; climate change is happening, and the time to take action is now. A focussed rural approach will add a valuable new dimension to the North East region’s drive to lead the way in designing, manufacturing and deploying new technology solution to address Climate Change. We are capable of making an immediate impact at a time of great need, and it is both necessary and relevant response to the vision of a low-carbon region enabled by renewable energy. Our regional approach can be tested in Northumberland, and then replicated in any rural area through the UK."

John Riddle (Chairman of Northumberland National Park)

T: 01434 220250
E: john.riddle@nnpa.org.uk
W: Councillor John Riddle

The Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change (PDF - 100KB)

The North East Declaration on Climate Change (PDF - 2.5MB)

A Strategic Action Plan For A Low Carbon National Park In The North East Of England (PDF 2MB)

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