Themes
Actions that make a clear difference
Our natural resources are being used up faster than the Earth can replace them.
If we understand the risks and opportunities created by nature, businesses and society can make better decisions that are of mutual benefit for the economy, our communities and our environment.
The Partnership is focused on actions which will make a clear difference on the ground, falling under five broad and overlapping themes.
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Net zero with nature
Providing the leadership necessary to reduce carbon emissions, taking a more integrated and holistic approach by working with nature to build a zero carbon economy and zero carbon communities.
World class blue/green environments
Protecting, restoring and improving our distinctive, high quality blue and green environments, enabling the natural capital and ecosystem services they offer us to contribute fully to a strong economy and a healthy, inclusive society.
Natural health service
Improving physical and mental health and wellbeing and tackling health inequalities through greater access to our world class natural environments and bringing nature into our urban communities.
Creating great places through quality in design and build
Encouraging an innovative approach to creating high quality, inclusive and sustainable places for people and nature, adopting a low-carbon, sustainable approach which will make the region an exemplar.
Centre for excellence in green skills and jobs
Tackling local skills gaps and economic inequalities by building a future workforce which can seize the opportunities offered by innovation in key sectors of our economy, including zero carbon economy, land management and the visitor economy.