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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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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 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
Our new website is live!
Join our mailing list to receive our monthly newsletter and learn about what community groups in the South Hams have been doing. Find out about future events and meetings, and gain insight from the latest news and resources.
July 6, 2022
Resources
Groups
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
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
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
Moor Imagination Collective intend to develop a community hub in Buckfastleigh
20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
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
Devon Living Churchyards Project encourages churches to support wildlife
20+
Volunteers
£50k +
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