Education & Engagement

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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.

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Can You Share What You Know? Spread Your Knowledge and Passion

We’ve been busy adding some new mentors to our Find Support page and would love to hear from you if you can offer mentoring, speaking, training or consulting to groups and organisations in the South Hams.

July 24, 2023

Starting & Developing Your Community Group: Successful SusSH July Workshop!

July saw the usual SusSH Group Leaders’ Gathering replaced with a special workshop on Starting & Developing Your Community Group. Attendees at the event, held in South Brent, were able to hear from expert speakers on the ‘nuts and bolts’ topics of getting groups going and moving onwards and upwards.

July 19, 2023

The Power of Having Your Say

Making your voice heard can be exhausting; not feeling heard at public consultations, lecturing family members about recycling, or asking about where restaurants or shops source their food. But it’s possibly the most powerful thing we can do as individuals. Read more and find out about three ways you can make your voice heard now.

July 14, 2023

Events

Changemakers Meeting - Christmas Celebration

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Climate and Nature Symposium for Councillors in South Hams

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Changemakers - Connecting Councillors and Community Groups

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Resources

Talk: Introduction to Social Media for Sustainability Groups

Get started with using social media for your sustainability group with this presentation from Sustainable South Hams's Bridie Kennerley, including useful information for several social media sites, plus image use, social media management and more. See also the supporting resources list.

Introduction to Social Media for Sustainability Groups (Resource List)

Get started with using social media for your sustainability group with this resource list compiled by Sustainable South Hams's Bridie Kennerley, including useful information for several social media sites, plus image use, social media management and more. This accompanies the presentation of the same name.

Devon Carbon Plan

The Devon Carbon Plan is the roadmap for how Devon will reach net-zero emissions by 2050 (at the latest). The Devon Carbon Plan outlines actions for how each sector (economy and resources, energy supply, food, land and sea, transport, and the built environment) can reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Groups

Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group

• Roadside Verge project- restoration of sp-rich habitat on selected verges and council owned green space • Buckfastleigh Nature Network Project (Lottery funded) - creating a network of people and green spaces managed for nature with underpinning carbon messaging • Trinity Church - Haven for Wildlife (Primarily a Wild flower meadow and swift box project)

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Westcountry Rivers Trust

We have been restoring and protecting freshwater environments in the Westcountry for more than 25 years. Our Mission is to restore and protect the rivers, lakes, and estuaries of the Westcountry for the benefit of nature, people, and local economies. Our Vision is to see people helping our Westcountry rivers flow freely and teem with life and valuing our vital natural resource, water.

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Charity