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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Contribute to Crucial Climate Adaptation Strategy

Input from your group is invited to help shape the Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (DCIoS) Climate Adaptation Strategy. This strategy aims to help communities and organisations understand the risks associated with climate change and to explore ways to mitigate them.

May 31, 2023

What's Happened Since the SusSH Rivers Assembly?

The Sustainable South Hams Rivers Assembly this March was a fantastic opportunity for making new connections and sparking new projects. Find out a bit more about some of the outcomes from the Assembly in the two months since.

May 25, 2023

Loving your Local Wild Places this Summer

May is a great month for thinking about the wildlife in your nearby natural spaces, from gardens to verges, with No Mow May, World Bee Day, Garden Wildlife Week and upcoming Let it Bloom June.

May 20, 2023

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

Sustainable Dartmouth

We aim to increase awareness of environmental issues amongst residents, Councils, businesses & other organizations from the Dartmouth Cluster of communities. We have launched a website forum, responded to the Dartmouth Neighbourhood Development Consultation, linked up with existing local sustainability groups and are developing publicity material for distribution to organizations, businesses & individuals. We meet fortnightly on Zoom, and new members are very welcome - email Sune to join.

5-20

Community Association

Sustainable Harbourne Valley

Supporting nature-friendly gardens and households; talks/discussion programme; supporting management of churchyards & playing fields for nature; Fruit Corner (community fruit trees/wildflowers); micro tree nursery; seed/plant exchange stall; Sow Grow Show food growing project; Give & Take reuse & exchange day; engagement with local school; supporting river monitoring.

5-20

Community Association