Climate change in Guernsey

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Climate change affects the environment of the Bailiwick of Guernsey in various ways.

Greenhouse gas emissions

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Greenhouse gas emissions in Guernsey in 2024 amounted to 288,100 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.[1]

Impacts

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Extreme heat events

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Extreme heat events would become more likely in Guernsey.[2]

Response

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In 2006, the States of Guernsey ratified the Kyoto Protocol.[3] In 2023, the Paris Agreement was extended to Guernsey.[4]

A solar pannel array was installed above the headquarters of Guernsey Post.[5] It was the largest solar panel array across the Channel Islands in 2021.[5]

Climate Change Action Plan

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The Climate Change Action Plan requires the States to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050 to reduce it by 57% compared to 1990.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Thorpe, George (2025-03-12). "Guernsey greenhouse gas emissions forecast to rise". BBC News. Archived from the original on 2025-03-16. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  2. ^ ""Extreme heat events" can be attributed to climate change". Bailiwick Express. 2022-07-19. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  3. ^ "Climate change targets are not tough enough". Guernsey Press. 2006-05-10. Archived from the original on 2025-03-29. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  4. ^ "Paris Agreement extended to Guernsey following attendance at COP28". Channel Eye. 2023-12-15. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
  5. ^ a b "Channel Islands' largest solar panel array online at Guernsey Post". 2019-10-31. Archived from the original on 2021-10-10.
  6. ^ "States of Guernsey backs climate change bill". ITV News. 2020-08-19. Archived from the original on 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2025-03-29.