A Health-centred Systems Approach towards Net Zero: Transforming regional climate mitigation policies

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Net-Zero policies have multiple and complex impacts across socio-environmental systems, with implications on health. A new policy approach which links Net Zero considerations with socio-environmental impacts (e.g., air quality, physical activity), and expresses both in terms of optimal health outcomes – rather than legal compliance – can deliver the best outcomes.

The overall aim of WM-Net Zero is to transform regional Net Zero policy solutions by adopting a health-centred systems approach. WM-Net Zero is co-designed with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), local authorities, Defra, and community stakeholders to address three “live” policies in the WM: (1) Decarbonising regional transport, (2) Net Zero Neighbourhood, (3) Energy innovation.

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    West Midlands
    Combined Authority

    • City of Wolverhampton Council
    • Sandwell Met. Borough Council
    • Birmingham City Council
    • Coventry City Council
    • Dudley Met. Borough Council
    • Walsall Council
    • Solihull Met. Borough Council