The Sussex mayoral strategic authority has the power to champion a transformative vision for nature-positive, sustainable economic growth.
The new Mayor can ensure that Sussex moves toward a future where nature, people, and prosperity thrive together.
A genuine shift in how we plan, invest, and collaborate can help restore and protect our exceptional natural assets — chalk aquifers, ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, and rich coastal habitats
Nature sustains life, health and economies, while helping tackle climate and pollution challenges. Protecting nature strengthens communities, supports jobs, industries and sustainable long-term growth
This is what we ask of the Mayor:
Climate and nature at the centre
Put climate and nature at the heart of all strategic plans – whether economic, health, or spatial
Set bold regional ambition
Release a clear, public statement of ambition to be a leader in nature-positive prosperity
Collaboration on a nature-positive strategy
Develop a nature-positive prosperity strategy, grounded in a Natural Capital assessment, to identify opportunities and risks in all sectors
Measure sustainable growth
Innovate and develop new metrics for more accurate measurement and tracking of sustainable economic growth
Integrate Local Nature Recovery Strategies
Make the LNRSs the foundational layer of infrastructure, integrating natural infrastructure protection and development with the Spatial Development Strategy
Oversight of nature recovery
Establish a pipeline of nature based strategic programmes, oversee the implementation and delivery of LNRSs, and look to leverage private capital to accelerate investment in nature recovery
Sussex Climate And Nature Network 