Climate and Nature Strategy

In July 2019, Wokingham Borough Council declared a climate emergency and committed to do as much as possible to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Climate and Nature Strategy

The Climate and Nature Strategy builds on the council's existing Climate Emergency Strategy, reaffirming our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while placing greater emphasis on climate resilience and nature recovery. The strategy recognises the strong connections between climate action, adaptation, and the natural environment, and the wide-ranging benefits they deliver, including improved health and wellbeing, greater resilience to climate impacts, enhanced biodiversity, and helping to reduce inequalities across the borough.

The strategy sets out our vision for a sustainable Wokingham Borough and outlines how we will work with residents, businesses, community organisations, and partners to respond to the climate and nature crises. Through a coordinated approach to reducing emissions, strengthening resilience, and restoring nature, we aim to create a healthier, and more sustainable borough for current and future generations.

• Climate and Nature Strategy (PDF)

Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP)

To help deliver this vision, our Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) is structured around nine priority areas that guide our work to reduce emissions and address climate challenges across the borough.

Key priorities

Our nine priority areas are:

1. Transport
2. Renewable Energy Generation
3. Building Retrofit
4. Nature
5. Waste and Recycling
6. New Developments
7. Procurement
8. Engagement and Behaviour Change
9. Council Specific Actions

Our latest Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) was approved by Council on 17 September 2026. The report outlines the actions planned across our nine priority areas, highlights progress made to date and sets out the next steps on our journey towards a more sustainable borough.

• Climate Emergency Action Plan 7th Progress Report 2026 (PDF)

Key Achievements 2026

The 2026 progress report highlights a range of achievements delivered during 2025/26, demonstrating the positive impact of climate action across the borough and the continued progress being made towards our strategic goals.

• Key Achievements 2025-2026 (PDF) 

Have Your Say

The Climate Emergency Action Plan is overseen by the Climate Emergency Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which provides independent scrutiny of the Council's climate-related work. The committee includes representatives from across the Council's political groups and gives residents, businesses and community organisations the opportunity to ask questions and contribute to discussions on climate action in the borough.

Find out how to take part in our meetings 

Equality Impact Assessment

We recognise that climate change and the actions taken to address it can affect people in different ways. Equality Impact Assessments are undertaken where appropriate to help us understand the potential impacts of policies, projects and service changes on residents with protected characteristics and other groups who may experience disadvantage.

This process helps ensure that climate action is delivered fairly and inclusively, identifies opportunities to reduce inequalities, and supports our aim of creating a healthier, more resilient and sustainable borough for everyone.