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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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The Bidwell Brook Partnership: citizen science in action
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.
February 27, 2025
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Would you like to see more action for climate and nature in your community?
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.
February 27, 2025
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Sustainable South Hams heads to Loop Frome on a composting field trip
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.
February 24, 2025
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
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
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
Engage With Energy
Kingsbridge Energy Fair offered insights to eco-energy possibilities
5-20
Volunteers
<£5k
Project Cost
