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.
Arts and crafts have long been a tool for education and engagement, with groups and campaigns using craftivism to get their message across. The Endangered Species exhibition from South Devon Stitchers illustrates how a group can use their creative skills to focus interest on the natural world around us.
Sustainable South Hams are excited to be collaborating with South Hams District Council to assist in delivering their ambitious climate and biodiversity plans. With climate change and biodiversity issues high on the agenda for the new District Council administration, core funding has been pledged to assist Sustainable South Hams in our work inspiring, connecting and supporting local nature and climate action.
Confused about the finer details of creating and developing your local community group? Join us for a workshop offering expert support and top tips on how to get your community group set up properly or take it to its next level, from finances to action plans, group structure to measuring success.
Renewable energy and energy conservation, public event organisation, community activities on biodiversity and nature conservation.
Providing tools to help people understand their own carbon footprint
ReUsing the Big Red Telephone Box as lending library for climate & nature books
Ugborough's citizen science project uses the iNaturalist app to record wildlife