Climate action: What we’re doing

Find out what we're doing to reduce the impacts of the climate and biodiversity emergency.

Carbon Neutral 2030 programme
We've made a commitment as a city to become carbon neutral by 2030. Find out how you can help us reach the 2030 target.
Full Carbon Neutral 2030 programme
Read our Full Carbon Neutral 2030 programme or download it as a PDF.
2030 Carbon Neutral Programme Annual Report 2021 to 2022
View our full 2030 Carbon Neutral Programme Annual Report or download a summary of the report.
Moulsecoomb housing and community hub proposals
Plans are being worked on for a new community hub and more than 200 council homes on a number of underused sites in Moulsecoomb.
Making strides on climate and biodiversity action

We are continuing to make progress on our journey to becoming a carbon neutral city.
Brighton & Hove Carbon Neutral Fund
Find out how we’re investing in projects to support the Carbon Neutral 2030 programme.
Circular Economy
Find out how a circular economy is an important part of the solution to tackle climate change.
City Downland Estate
Explore our plan to manage the downland we own in line with our commitments to net zero, public access, health and wellbeing.
Climate adaptation

As part of our response to the climate and biodiversity crisis, we’re prioritising adaptation strategies. Find out what climate adaptation is, and how it's different from climate mitigation.
Strengthened Biodiversity Duty
Read the first consideration report of our strengthened biodiversity duty.