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.
Our last Changemakers meeting focused on how we communicate climate and nature change through community events.
Sustainable South Hams has had conversations with more than 30 town and parish councillors to help design an upcoming Climate and Nature Symposium for local representatives.
Kingsbridge Nature Festival in an event organised by Kingsbridge Climate Action to bring the local community together for nature.
We now have a number of well-established projects, including the Marsh Composting Centre, a school garden, a hedges and woodland group and the 4B's. We have more than 200 members. SSB works closely with South Brent Parish Council who declared a Climate and Ecological Emergency in 2019. The Trustee group is presently reviewing strategic priorities and is currently focussing new effort around transport and energy projects.
Renewable energy and energy conservation, public event organisation, community activities on biodiversity and nature conservation.
Yealm Estuary Moor aims to improve the health & biodiversity of the River Yealm
Transition Streets is an award-winning project that brings neighbours together
ReUsing the Big Red Telephone Box as lending library for climate & nature books