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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News

Sparking Conversation with the National Grid and Community Groups

Sparking Conversation with the National Grid and Community Groups

Community Sustainability Groups recently met with engineers from National Grid Electricity Distribution to improve understanding about what is and isn’t feasible for community energy projects in the South Hams

December 19, 2022
Small Businesses, Shopping & Sustainability at Planet Local!

Small Businesses, Shopping & Sustainability at Planet Local!

The first ever Planet Local brought together amazing sustainable local businesses from across the South Hams, and provided a wonderful template for future similar events.

December 7, 2022
How Sustainable South Hams Communicates With You

How Sustainable South Hams Communicates With You

To make sure we're helping you connect to each other, network and learn together, we’re changing up the way we communicate. Find out more and decide which way of hearing from us works best for you.

November 28, 2022

Groups

Carbon Savvy

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
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

Projects

Build Community with a New Hub

Build Community with a New Hub

Moor Imagination Collective intend to develop a community hub in Buckfastleigh

20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
Promote Earth Friendly Values Around Our Food

Promote Earth Friendly Values Around Our Food

Workshops promoting Earth Friendly values around food from the Deer Wood Trust

5-20
Volunteers
£5k - £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