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• Reference: 2024/0756
• Question by: Emma Best
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

On reflection, what lessons have you taken from the failure of Solar Together, and what will you do differently going forward?

• Reference: 2024/0819
• Question by: Tony Devenish
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

In response to question 2024/0299 you stated that you ‘did not set a target of 2 million trees to be planted’. Is this consistent with a Tweet you sent on 24 November 2015 in which you stated ‘I'll plant 2m trees in London in my first term as Mayor - with a focus around our schools’, with a link to a Guardian article which carried the headline ‘Sadiq Khan promises to plant 2m trees in London if elected mayor’?

• Reference: 2024/0820
• Question by: Tony Devenish
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

In response to question 2024/0299 you stated that you ‘did not set a target of 2 million trees to be planted’. When you shared a Guardian article in a Tweet on 24 November 2015 with the headline ‘Sadiq Khan promises to plant 2m trees in London if elected mayor’, was this article incorrect at the time of sharing?

• Reference: 2024/0821
• Question by: Tony Devenish
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

The Guardian published an article on Thu 24 Sep 2015 with the headline ‘Sadiq Khan promises to plant 2m trees in London if elected mayor’, which you then shared on Twitter on 24 November 2015. You later stated in response to question 2024/0299 that you ‘did not set a target of 2 million trees to be planted’. Who informed the Guardian that you had set a target of 2 million trees to be planted?

• Reference: 2024/0822
• Question by: Tony Devenish
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

In your 2022 book Breathe, you stated that promising to plant 2 million trees was ‘one of the biggest mistakes I made when running for mayor’. In response to question 2024/0299 you stated that you ‘did not set a target of 2 million trees to be planted’. If you did not make such a commitment, what was the mistake you were referring to in your book?

• Reference: 2024/0571
• Question by: Siân Berry
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

Thank you for your answer to my question 2023/3969. With regard to the promised: “note covering the implementation of green infrastructure policies,” could you confirm whether: a) the Urban Greening Factor (UGF) data will relate to CAVAT or canopy cover data, b) this data will disclose and/or highlight discrepancies between positive UGF data where it conflicts with net loss of ‘public welfare’ value or CAVAT valuations, and c) where the note, which in the same answer you said you aimed: “to publish on the GLA website by the end of this financial year,” has been published and, if so, where?

• Reference: 2024/0632
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

Recommendation 1 of the Climate Resilience Review highlighted the need for you to collaborate with ‘local authorities, the private sector and others to set out a clear strategic vision’ for London to adapt to climate change for 2030 and beyond. What actions do you plan to implement this recommendation?

• Reference: 2024/0633
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

Recommendation 3 of the Climate Resilience Review highlighted the need for you to work together with London Boroughs to ensure finance processes factor in climate risk to ensure adequate resilience. As you finalise the 2024-25 GLA budget process, what steps have you taken to factor in this recommendation?

• Reference: 2024/0634
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

What progress has the London Resilience Partnership made in establishing risk and mitigation strategies in relation to the climate emergency?

• Reference: 2024/0635
• Question by: Leonie Cooper
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

What steps are being taken to share learning and best practice from climate-resilient strategies adopted in London with other cities across the UK?