Local authorities will be particularly important in ensuring a just transition to net zero, since no layer of government is closer to people or better able to tailor climate action to meet the needs of local communities. Only by harnessing local government can central government deliver a just transition that benefits all communities. Without that just transition, the Government will struggle to persuade the public to make the necessary changes.

Local authorities will be particularly important in ensuring a just transition to net zero, since no layer of government is closer to people or better able to tailor climate action to meet the needs of local communities. Only by harnessing local government can central government deliver a just transition that benefits all communities. Without that just transition, the Government will struggle to persuade the public to make the necessary changes. Type: conclusion | Number: 2 | Paragraph: 26 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Local Climate Action Chapter of the Net Zero Strategy sets out our commitments to enable local areas to deliver net zero. This includes setting clearer expectations on how central and local government interact in the delivery of net zero. We will do this by building on existing engagement with l