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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Compost Life and Worm Farming

The addition of compost builds a healthy soil and so boosts the microbial activity, which provides food for hundreds of thousands of different species of fungi, bacteria and other organisms; these microorganisms are also food for a whole range of other organisms, which in turn are fed off by predators.

March 29, 2024

Community Compost Opportunities

Our Community Compost focus is well on the way, with lots of opportunities for those of you wanting to get going with community composting projects.

March 1, 2024

Communications Officer Role: Join the Sustainable South Hams team!

Sustainable South Hams is looking to recruit a new Communications Officer to become part of our team, connecting, supporting and inspiring climate and nature action across the South Hams.

February 26, 2024

Events

Networking Walk & Picnic for Community-Led Nature Projects

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TWO DAY Community Composting Gathering & Masterclass

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Planning for Climate and Nature

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Resources

Devon Local Nature Partnership Knowledge Hub

Find guidance, toolkits and useful links to help you do your bit in making Devon a wildlife rich county where people and nature can thrive

Bat Conservation Trust Education and Outreach Resources

BCT has developed a range of resources to help you engage diverse audience with bats and the environment. This includes resources for engaging young people, tips on running bat walks, guidance on accessibility to people with special needs and more.

Neighbourhood plan resources - Centre for Sustainable Energy

Find several resources for neighbourhood planning, including 'How Green is My Plan?' 'How to identify suitable areas for onshore wind development in your neighbourhood plan', community engagement ideas and information on support that the Centre for Sustainable Energy can provide.

Groups

Carbon Savvy

Three personal carbon footprint calculators free of charge to help people understand their own carbon footprint and suggest the most effective ways to reduce it; Carbon Ambassadors Live online course: 8 sessions over 8 weeks (this has run three times). A comprehensive guide to carbon footprinting, with guest speakers; Carbon Savers bite-sized course: New course launching in October - 15 minute video sessions with accompanying materials, run once a month for ten months.

5-20

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Dittisham Parish Council Working Group

We have declared a climate & environmental emergency, we voted that we would consider the climate & environment in every decision and action, we have embedded that within our formal process and hire agreements, etc, we created an ongoing phased Habitat Plan to improve biodiversity on land we own or manage, and we are working on a wider Climate & Environment Plan.

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Parish Council working group