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Climate emergency

The climate emergency will have a direct effect on the residents of Southwark. As a largely low-lying area next to the Thames, Southwark is particularly prone to the effect of sea level rises and flooding.

Tackling the climate emergency

We're doing all we can to make the borough carbon neutral by 2030. Find out how climate change affects our local environment, what we're doing and how you can help.

How we're tackling the climate emergency

Make your home or building greener

Get advice and apply for funding to make your home, school or community building better for the environment.

Save money and help the environment

Take action to save money, resources and protect nature.

Southwark climate action schools

Southwark climate action schools work together to help tackle the climate emergency.

Track our progress

Learn the latest information on emissions in Southwark, and read about some of the work we’ve done over the last year, and what we plan to do this year.