Lincolnshire
Figures:
• 2011 Population: 724,500 (Lincolnshire Research Observatory, 2014)
• Area: 5,921 km2 (Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, 2014)
• Land Area Of East Midlands (%): 36%
• Carbon Dioxide Emissions 2005: 8.3 tonnes per capita (DECC, 2014)
• Carbon Dioxide Emissions 2012: 7.1 tonnes per capita (DECC, 2014)
• Local Carbon Dioxide Emissions Under The Influence Of Local Authorities 2005: 5642.3 kt CO2 (DECC, 2014)
• Local Carbon Dioxide Emissions Under The Influence Of Local Authorities 2012: 5101.0 kt CO2 (DECC, 2014)
• Key Climate Risks: Coastal Flooding, Extreme Heat Impacts, Loss Of Biodiversity
• Lincolnshire County Council Climate Change
• Lincolnshire Climate and Sustainability Action Network
Have a look at the News and Resources tabs to see the work Climate East Midlands does to support local action.
Construction sector resilience
24th March 2015
On 28th January, Climate East Midlands facilitated a workshop for businesses in the Construction sector, focusing on resilience to severe weather and climate change. The workshop featured expert speakers, case studies and the opportunity to discuss with industry peers.
Lincolnshire businesses discuss resilience
22nd January 2013
On a snowy January morning, Climate East Midlands facilitated a workshop for businesses in Lincolnshire designed to help them increase their resilience to severe weather. The workshop was hosted by Simons Group in Lincoln.
Read the full story Lincolnshire businesses discuss resilience
Case Studies highlight resilience
2nd October 2012
A set of nine case studies is published today which illustrate how local authorities across the East Midlands are adapting to the changing climate, during this year of weather extremes. Every city and county in the region is featured in the set and the geographical differences highlight the different climate risks that are faced by urban, rural, upland and coastal areas. This new resource is one of the outputs from the £950k East Midlands Climate Change Skills Programme, supported by East Midlands Improvement and Efficiency Partnership.
Environment Minister in rural economy visit to Lincolnshire
10th May 2012
Defra Minister Lord Taylor of Holbeach visited Lincolnshire on Thursday 10th May to meet business leaders and visit a number of farming businesses. He also opened a new £15m plastics recycling facility and saw how some businesses are adapting to changing economic and environmental circumstances. Defra asked Climate East Midlands to help pull the programme for the visit together.
Read the full story Environment Minister in rural economy visit to Lincolnshire
Soil Management workshops, March 2015
Free soil management workshops to help farmers improve their productivity and resilience
Read more about this event - Soil Management workshops, March 2015
Construction sector resilience workshop, 28 January 2015
A free half-day workshop for businesses in the construction sector, focusing on resilience to severe weather and climate change.
Read more about this event - Construction sector resilience workshop, 28 January 2015
Help for Tourism businesses 27 & 31 March
Climate East Midlands is supporting a national programme to help tourism businesses affected by recent severe winter weather.
Read more about this event - Help for Tourism businesses 27 & 31 March
SUSTAIN Lincolnshire EXPO 2013, 7th March
On 7th March 2013, with a focus on “Business resilience in a changing climate”.
Read more about this event - SUSTAIN Lincolnshire EXPO 2013, 7th March
Climate Week 2013
Find out about the third annual Climate Week in March 2013
Building business resilience - Lincolnshire
Free workshop for businesses, on 15th January 2013.
Read more about this event - Building business resilience - Lincolnshire
Climate Week 2012
The second national annual Climate Week kicks off in March - see what’s happening
