Inspired by the Global Assessment, South Hams District Council in England commits to launching an assessment that will look at biodiversity-related concerns

Description of Impact(s) (English Only) The South Hams District Council in Devon, England has unanimously declared both a Climate Change and a Biodiversity Emergency following the IPBES Global Assessment. Subsequently, the district will collaborate with various agencies to address the emergencies and will develop an action plan to assess the viability of a 2030 carbon neutral target. To do this, a working group will bring a recommendation to the full council, which will include an assessment that addresses concerns related to global species and habitat loss, as explored in the Global Assessment.