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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Fair for South Brent

Fair for South Brent

The Fair for South Brent, on the 16th July 2022, drew around 1300 visitors to learn more about sustainability from various stalls and activities focused positively on themes around community, nature and climate.

August 22, 2022
Event: The Apricot Centre at Huxhams Cross Farm

Event: The Apricot Centre at Huxhams Cross Farm

July's Sustainable South Hams event saw a group visit the Apricot Centre at Huxhams Cross Farm to find out more about the important work in permaculture design and regenerative agriculture taking place there.

July 13, 2022
Sustainable South Hams main meeting

Sustainable South Hams main meeting

Sustainable South Hams held an open meeting to share the interim results of our ‘Reaching Out’ programme, launch our new website, and to discuss the barriers to and solutions for groups and councils achieving their nature and climate ambitions.

July 7, 2022

Groups

Dittisham Parish Council Working Group

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.

5-20
Volunteers
Parish Council working group
Project Cost
Kingsbridge Climate Action

Kingsbridge Climate Action

EV charging points, roof top solar, carbon off setting, community art, tree planting, promoting green businesses.

20-100
Volunteers
Parish Council working group
Project Cost
Sustainable Dartmouth

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
Volunteers
Community Association
Project Cost

Projects

Protect Our Rivers' Health with Citizen Science

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

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

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