Education and engagement are vital in tackling climate change. By providing knowledge and awareness about the environment, we empower individuals to make informed decisions and take meaningful action. Engaging people in the climate challenge fosters a sense of responsibility and collective effort, driving positive change for a sustainable future.
The Education Assembly saw projects, educators, and groups gather to find ways to collaborate for climate, nature and our childrens' futures.
Sustainable South Hams hosted a deep dive into community composting at a recent two-day long masterclass held in South Brent.
Ahead of our Taking Action Together Education Assembly, we caught up with Clifford Harris to find out more about the government's Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy.
Some of our work includes the UK's First River Charter for the Dart at Dartington and devondoughnut.org (based on the priciples of Doughnut Economics)
SDRC is providing links between community groups in catchments throughout South Devon and promoting the expert services of relevant professional organisations. By profiling all the existing catchment groups under one network, the individual groups have a greater opportunity to apply for funding of a scale that makes catchment wide projects feasible.
Biodynamic Farming, Wellbeing Services for children and families at the edge of potential, Permaculture Design Services for farms and estates in transition to regenerative practices, Education of Regenerative Farmers
Workshops promoting Earth Friendly values around food from the Deer Wood Trust
Ugborough's citizen science project uses the iNaturalist app to record wildlife
Kingsbridge Energy Fair offered insights to eco-energy possibilities