Climate Change Bill Consultation
Feedback updated 12 Nov 2020
We asked
A full and public consultation process was undertaken from 21st July to 1st September 2020. In addition to the online consultation process on the Government Consultation Hub, four drop in sessions were offered to stakeholders to meet officers who have been involved in developing the draft bill.
Sessions were held in Douglas, Ramsey, Peel and Port St Mary, throughout August 2020, to provide access to communities around the Island. The sessions were attended by over 100 members of the public. A full page advert was placed in The Courier, and adverts and reminders were put out on all major social media channels. Posters and radio interviews were also used to promote the consultation and associated drop-in sessions.
You said
There were 120 responses to the consultation, 100 of which were submitted via the online consultation hub. In addition to views being welcomed from the general public the following stakeholder groups were directly invited to contribute to the consultation.
- Tynwald Members;
- Registered political parties;
- Chief Officers of public bodies;
- Local authorities; and
- Businesses and third sector organisations with a direct interest in climate change.
We did
The Bill has been revised to take account of the consultation feedback as well as having its drafting improved to better implement the policy goals as set out above and in the consultation. The revised Bill was subsequently introduced into the Branches for its first reading on the House of Keys on Tuesday 3rd November 2020.
A summary of the responses is available to download below.
Results updated 12 Nov 2020
Files:
- Summary of responses to the consultation on the Climate Change Bill 2020 (FINAL).pdf, 810.1 KB (PDF document)
Overview
This consultation is about the development of the Climate Change Bill, a fundamental part of climate action on the Island, necessary to meet the Chief Minister’s target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Why your views matter
Climate change is something that will impact us all and we will need to make changes to ensure we achieve the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Many of the provisions set out in the Bill have the potential to change the way we live our lives, ensuring we have a fair, resilient and sustainable society in the future. This is your opportunity to have your say on this important legislative provision to support climate action, to help shape the future of the Isle of Man and to support the implementation of local solutions for our net zero goals.
Please note: The draft Climate Change Bill is a complex piece of legislation and this consultation is necessarily complex too. We encourage respondents to complete the whole consultation, but if you would only like to comment on a specific issue/part of the Bill then that is possible. You can use the Consultation Contents page to see an overview of the consultation and to navigate to the relevant part. You can also save your progress and return later.
We appreciate that additional assistance may be required and are therefore offering 4 drop-in sessions on the consultation which are open to all. Please see the Events section at the bottom of this page for more information. If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Consultation process
The consultation commences on 21 July and will run for a period of 6 weeks. Submissions with respect to the consultation must be submitted by no later than 5pm on Tuesday 1 September 2020.
Submissions with respect to the consultation can either be:
- Made online via the consultation hub by clicking 'Online survey' below;
- Submitted via email to climatechange@gov.im; or
- Posted to the following address:
Climate Change Bill 2020 consultation,
Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture,
Thie Slieau Whallian,
Foxdale Road,
St John’s,
IM4 3AS
What happens next
We will review results from the consultation which will be used to inform the final version of the legislation before it enters the legislative process.
We will liaise further with respondents as necessary.
Events
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Climate change drop-in sessions - North
From 5 Aug 2020 at 12:00 to 5 Aug 2020 at 19:00North
Ramsey Town Hall: 12-7pm, 5 August
To learn more about the Isle of Man Government's work on climate change and to provide assistance with the Climate Change Bill consultation document, there will be four drop-in sessions held around the Island during August. During these sessions, officers will be on hand to answer questions and help people navigate the consultation document. Everyone is welcome to the sessions and there is no need to pre-book a place. It would be helpful if those with a specific/technical query get in touch in advance, to ensure that the right people on hand to help.
It will also be possible to arrange other times to discuss the consultation and online sessions will also be organised. -
Climate change drop-in sessions - East
From 6 Aug 2020 at 12:00 to 6 Aug 2020 at 18:45East
Henry Bloom Noble Library: 12-6.45pm, 6 August
To learn more about the Isle of Man Government's work on climate change and to provide assistance with the Climate Change Bill consultation document, there will be four drop-in sessions held around the Island during August. During these sessions, officers will be on hand to answer questions and help people navigate the consultation document. Everyone is welcome to the sessions and there is no need to pre-book a place. It would be helpful if those with a specific/technical query get in touch in advance, to ensure that the right people on hand to help.
It will also be possible to arrange other times to discuss the consultation and online sessions will also be organised. -
Climate change drop-in sessions - West
From 19 Aug 2020 at 12:00 to 19 Aug 2020 at 19:00West
Peel Centenary Centre: 12-7pm, 19 August
To learn more about the Isle of Man Government's work on climate change and to provide assistance with the Climate Change Bill consultation document, there will be four drop-in sessions held around the Island during August. During these sessions, officers will be on hand to answer questions and help people navigate the consultation document. Everyone is welcome to the sessions and there is no need to pre-book a place. It would be helpful if those with a specific/technical query get in touch in advance, to ensure that the right people on hand to help.
It will also be possible to arrange other times to discuss the consultation and online sessions will also be organised. -
Climate change drop-in sessions - South
From 20 Aug 2020 at 12:00 to 20 Aug 2020 at 19:00South
Port St Mary Hall: 12-7pm: 12-7pm, 20 August
To learn more about the Isle of Man Government's work on climate change and to provide assistance with the Climate Change Bill consultation document, there will be four drop-in sessions held around the Island during August. During these sessions, officers will be on hand to answer questions and help people navigate the consultation document. Everyone is welcome to the sessions and there is no need to pre-book a place. It would be helpful if those with a specific/technical query get in touch in advance, to ensure that the right people on hand to help.
It will also be possible to arrange other times to discuss the consultation and online sessions will also be organised.
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- All residents
Interests
- Legislation
- Policies, strategies & plans
- Biodiversity, wildlife & conservation
- Climate change
- Environment
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