Over £7 million has been committed to implement projects within the Council's Climate and Nature Emergency Plan over the next four years. Cabinet members have also called on the UK Government to take further action to respond to the climate and nature emergency.
During the past year Gwynedd, like other counties across the country, has faced challenges related to a changing climate, from heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding and landslides to extreme heat, drought and wildfires.
The investment will enable the Council to continue to respond to the challenges with a number of decarbonisation projects and move towards the Council's goal of being net zero carbon and ecologically positive for the future, as highlighted in the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan.
As well as acting locally, members of the Council's Cabinet have written to the UK Prime Minister calling on the UK Government to broadcast the documentary 'The People's Emergency Briefing' on the television.
The film presents a clear and measured overview of how the climate and nature emergency is affecting everyday life, and what the evidence tells us about the risks and responses needed.
Cyngor Gwynedd has held two screenings of the film for councillors and staff and has organised two public screenings at Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli and Tŷ Siamas, Dolgellau during September 2026.
Councillor Craig ab Iago, Cyngor Gwynedd's Cabinet Member for the Environment and Chair of Cyngor Gwynedd's Climate Change and Nature Board said:
The climate and nature crisis is not a threat far into the future. Its effects can be seen in our communities, on our land and on our coast today. Gwynedd's environment and nature are just as unique and special as its people and language, and we have a responsibility to protect them, not only for us today, but for the generations that come after us.
"I think it's high time we speak completely honestly, and that is why we have called on the UK Prime Minister to hold an urgent televised briefing session during peak hours and to have contributions from independent experts who can be trusted to highlight the magnitude and immediacy of the risks, as well as the benefits of the Government and citizens taking actions that are proportionate to those risks.
Councillor Nia Jeffreys, Cyngor Gwynedd Leader added:
It is the environment and nature of Gwynedd that are at the heart of what makes this county so special. As the impacts of the climate crisis become more apparent in our communities and in the lives of our residents, it is more important than ever that we take action and play our part.
"By working together, making responsible decisions and investing for the long term, we can protect what is important to us today and ensure that future generations can enjoy the same special environment."