Environment Board Resources

The Environment Board is leading on delivery of environmental sustainability aspects of the One City Plan, working closely with the five other boards covering the themes of economy, homes, health and wellbeing, learning and skills, transport and connectivity.

In March 2020, the Board released the One City Climate Strategy. The strategy sets out the key things we need to do to achieve a carbon neutral and more climate resilient city by 2030. It describes the dramatic changes needed in our transport, heat and electricity networks, what we consume and waste, our food, businesses and public services, buildings, infrastructure and natural environment.

The associated evidence base includes an assessment of Bristol’s resilience to climate change, the carbon footprint of the economy of Bristol, a report on consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions for Bristol and a pathway to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 for the city’s direct emissions.

In September 2020, the Board launched the One City Ecological Emergency Strategy. This strategy is our city’s first co-ordinated effort to confront the ecological decline we face and put forward solutions that match the urgency and scale of the issue. It is intended to be fair, just and inclusive and focuses on four main issues: space for nature, pesticides, pollution and our wider footprint.

The Board, with the support of the One City Office, will now coordinate the city’s progress to make the changes required to deliver both strategies happen.

An open expressions of interest process led to the appointment of the Board’s first 18 members. Secretariat services are provided by Bristol Green Capital Partnership.

A new Bristol Advisory Committee on Climate Change has also been established. This Committee will provide independent technical advice on achieving a carbon neutral city to all One City boards. More information on the Committee can be found here.

Terms of Reference: The Board’s terms of reference are here.

Enquiries: Any enquiries from interested businesses, organisations or individuals can contact the Board via the dedicated City Office email address environment@bristolonecity.com. Note that these will routinely be shared with Bristol Green Capital Partnership as secretariat.

Meetings: The Board held its first meeting on 10 July 2019 and meets quarterly. Public observers are welcome: more information here. If you would like to observe Environment board meetings please register here or contact the City Office or Bristol Green Capital Partnership as spaces are limited.