We have launched the third strand of our climate action to achieve a Zero Carbon City by 2040 or earlier.

The launch of a new behaviour changing campaign will encourage citizens and communities to make little sustainable changes in their day-to-day lives which, combined, would add up to a significant impact on the city’s carbon footprint.

We have published a list of nine practical actions that communities and citizens can take to make a difference in the face of climate change.
1. Leave the fossil fuel car at home, and if you must drive, also help to reduce air pollution by driving an electric car
2. Rethink how you travel for shorter journeys - hop on a bus or help to boost your physical and mental health by cycling or stretching your legs
3. Fly less to reduce the growth in aviation – board the train not the plane where you can
4. Reduce energy use and save money by changing your lightbulbs at home
5. With daily meat consumption in the UK dropping, eat less meat and dairy to also reduce the risk of health problems
6. Reduce, reuse, and recycle
7. Help to make your garden or local community wildlife and pollinator friendly
8. Contact your politicians – they need to know how much you care
9. If you can afford to, use your money to support the climate

The actions on the list have been shaped by the Zero Carbon Oxford roadmap which was published by the Zero Carbon Oxford Partnership (ZCOP), with new insight from Professor Nick Eyre, the City Council’s scientific advisor and a leading global climate scientist.

Find out more at www.oxford.gov.uk/ZeroCarbonCommunities

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