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.
The Bidwell Brook Partnership brings together Dartington and Rattery Parish Councils, landowners, farmers, businesses, and conservation groups to improve water quality, biodiversity, and sustainable land management.
Sustainable South Hams are piloting a project called "Community Action for Climate and Nature: empowering local collaboration for a brighter future". We are looking for communities from across the South Hams to get involved and be part of this exciting programme.
Last week a merry band of 16 community composting enthusiasts from 8 communities across South Hams took a research trip to visit the Loop Frome compost project in Somerset, with the hope of applying what we learnt there to new community projects in South Hams.
Plastic pollution recovery (Till the Coast is Clear), nature regeneration (Force4Nature) Community engagement & education (The Dolphin Project)
Community talks, education and engagement with groups who can deliver tangible benefits. Trees are coming, rainwater butts are coming, a talk from the Seal project is happening soon and lots more in the pipeline.
Nature Recovery / Nature Conservation Training (young adults).
A joint project led by SMASH with speakers, stalls and networking opportunities
Yealm Estuary Moor aims to improve the health & biodiversity of the River Yealm
Providing tools to help people understand their own carbon footprint