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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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Considering Food Waste on Community Fridge Tour
Our recent Community Fridge Tour event offered a fantastic opportunity for attendees to learn more about how to get community fridge projects off the ground, and how to start tackling food waste in your area.
February 22, 2023
Join us at the SusSH Rivers Assembly
Following the success of last year's Sustainable South Hams Assembly, we're excited to announce that our first subject-specific Assembly will be taking place in March, focusing on Rivers.
February 15, 2023
An Introduction to Social Media for Sustainability Groups
This SusSH presentation offered a quick rundown of the most popular social media sites and how to use them, as well as a guide to a few tools that can make using social media for your group smoother.
January 30, 2023
Resources
Groups
Devon Wildlife Trust Wilder Communities Team
Wilder Communities advice; Wilder Communities Award (coming soon); Wildlife Gardening Award
100+
Volunteers
Charity
Project Cost
Bee-wild Yealmpton
We began a perennial wildflower meadow project in our local park in 2018 and have since begun managing several road verges and an area of the churchyard for wildlife and wildflowers, working with SHDC. Our other activities include planting fruit and pollinator-friendly trees around the local area, running gardening schemes, holding summer competitions, planting spring bulbs and working with local community groups to host events and guided walks.
5-20
Volunteers
Community Association
Project Cost
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
Volunteers
CIC
Project Cost
Projects
Protect Our Rivers' Health with Citizen Science
Contribute to the resilience of our region's rivers, their habitats and wildlife
20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
Living Churchyards: Protect Wildlife in Your Local Churchyard
Devon Living Churchyards Project encourages churches to support wildlife
20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
Support a thriving population of a re-introduced species
The Gara Water Vole Reintroduction Project is an exciting reintroduction project
5-20
Volunteers
£5k - £50k
Project Cost
