Local Climate Action Stories
A drumbeat of stories that show progress isn’t just possible, it’s already happening.
Find the story that energises you.
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Yorkshire and the HumberZero Waste Leeds
Circular EconomyBuilding a movement to help make Leeds a zero waste city by 2030.
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NW EnglandThe Natural Curriculum Hub, Liverpool John Moores University
NaturePromoting the use of Forest School and outdoor learning approaches.
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Yorkshire and the HumberEnergise Barnsley
Renewable EnergyLeading the way in combined community energy solar PV with battery storage, at scale.
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SW EnglandWadebridge Renewable Energy Network (WREN)
Local PowersTransforming the energy economy in the local area.
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Yorkshire and the HumberWhitby Esk Energy
Renewable EnergyGenerating clean energy from a community-owned hydroelectric turbine.
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UKCar-Free School Streets
TransportMaking streets outside schools free from cars for pupils at the start and end of the school day.
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UKWOW Year-Round Walk To School Challenge
TransportEncouraging more children to walk to school on a regular basis.
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SE EnglandLow Carbon Hub
Renewable EnergyDeveloping decentralised, locally-owned renewable energy infrastructure.
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East of EnglandNorwich Car-Free Day
TransportShowing, for a day, how Norwich could be with vastly fewer cars: quieter, safer, and cleaner.
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NW EnglandBold Forest Park
NatureCreating and maintaining an area of opportunity for rural investment in the visitor economy.
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NW EnglandSefton Coast Woodlands
NatureSafeguarding the long-term future of a cherished and economically important landscape.
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NW EnglandForest School
NatureBringing the great outdoors right into the heart of the national curriculum for children.
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LondonPlanting Healthy Air In Schools
Buildings & PlacesRedesigning playground areas using green infrastructure to improve air quality.
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LondonEdible Playgrounds
Food & AgricultureOffering an engaging, multi-sensory way to teach children about growing and eating healthy food.
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LondonNew Beckton Park community orchard
NatureProviding a local resource for wildlife, education and an annual harvest of fruits and nuts!