2021 news

Detailed policies setting out how Jersey can reduce its carbon emissions on a pathway to net-zero have been laid out in the draft Carbon Neutral Roadmap, published today (17 December 2021) by the Minister for the Environment.

The Council of Ministers has published its Preferred Strategy for tackling the climate emergency, backed by £23m of new investment over the next four years.

Carers or companions of eligible Islanders in the AvanchiAccess scheme will be able to travel on the bus for free, following an extension of the scheme by the Infrastructure, Housing and Environment (IHE) department.

​A report on how much greenhouse gas the Island emitted in 2019 has been published.

A draft law has been proposed to set the minimum price for a ‘bag for life’ at 70 pence and to ban traders from supplying many ‘single use’ plastic and paper bags.

Businesses are invited to sign up for a free training programme that will change the way they drive in order to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

The Environment Minister has, on behalf of the Government of Jersey, received a report detailing the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change.

The Government is reminding organisations to share their views on how the Island should tackle climate change and become carbon neutral.

The Advisory Panel for the Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change has been appointed.

The Hospital Catering Facility, HMP La Moye, and Caring Cooks, are all taking part in the Island’s Green Kitchen Standard. This pilot project is part of the Government’s response to becoming carbon neutral.

A summary of responses to a consultation has been published, setting out the retail industry’s views on the minimum price for bags for life

This half term, Islanders are being encouraged to get outside and explore Jersey’s environment as part of the Government’s Climate Conversation initiative.

Islanders are reminded that they have until midnight on Monday 15 to register their interest in joining the Climate Change Assembly.

Subsidies for home energy audits are available to all homeowners as part of Jersey’s Climate Conversation

An Island-wide discussion on how Jersey should tackle climate change will formally launch today, Monday 1 February.