The strategy sets out how NYC will respond to the climate emergency by:

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• reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• preparing for the changing climate

• supporting nature to thrive

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It states that the actions NYC will take to meet these aims are:​​​

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Mitigation – reducing North Yorkshire’s emissions

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• A low energy and low carbon built environment powered by local renewable energy.

• Easy, accessible, and affordable low carbon transport to enable active travel, public transport, and electric vehicles.

• A low waste and circular economy with support for communities and businesses to reduce resource use and benefit from green economic growth.

• Making the most of our land to store carbon.

• Encouraging everyone to reduce carbon emissions.

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Adaptation – preparing North Yorkshire for climate impacts

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• Ensuring that North Yorkshire is climate resilient: reducing exposure to, preparing for, coping with and recovering better from extreme weather events and global supply chain and health impacts that will become more intense and frequent.

• Climate adaptation plans to support infrastructure, services and residents to prepare and adapt.

• Adaptation for and by nature, enabling nature to adapt to changing habitats and using nature based solutions to cool our towns and reduce flash flooding.

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Supporting Nature – helping the natural world, on which we depend, to thrive

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• Developing strong forward plans and community partnerships for nature.

• Protect, enhance and link important nature sites and corridors and realise opportunities to grow sustainable economic prosperity.

• Prioritise nature-based solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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North Yorkshire Council – becoming a Climate Responsible Council

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• The Council aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 and will measure and report its progress annually.

• A detailed decarbonisation programme will cover NYC's buildings and vehicle fleet, the goods and services its buys and how it uses its assets to support nature.

• Climate-responsible actions will be built into the Council’s governance and culture, training, impact assessments, officer groups and regular progress reporting.​

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