Education & Engagement

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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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Understanding Positive Tipping Points with Peter Lefort

On Wednesday 26th March we hosted an online Change Makers meeting with Peter Lefort from Green Futures Network at the University of Exeter.

March 26, 2025

Sustainable South Hams undertake Carbon Literacy Training

On Friday 21st March, the Sustainable South Hams Team spent the day in beautiful Salcombe undertaking Carbon Literacy Training through Speak Carbon.

March 21, 2025

Home Composting Masterclass a huge success

On Saturday 15th March an enthusiastic group of 19 composting enthusiasts, both experienced and novice, from communities across South Hams joined Dr Compost, Nicky Scott, and SusSH compost mentor, Melissa Harvey at the Sustainable South Brent (SSB) community composting site, for an afternoon masterclass on home composting.

March 17, 2025

Events

Networking Walk & Picnic for Community-Led Nature Projects

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TWO DAY Community Composting Gathering & Masterclass

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Planning for Climate and Nature

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Resources

SusSH Taking Action Together Assembly Resource Pack

Find all the resources here from our Education Assembly in April 2024, including our keynote talks plus slides and recordings from our spotlight sessions.

SusSH Rivers Assembly Spotlight Session Talks

Find the talks from our Topic Spotlight Sessions at the SusSH Rivers Assembly, ranging from water vole reintroduction to natural flood management on Dartmoor

SusSH Rivers Resource Pack

Including our Rivers Long Read & Suggestions for Action, this resource pack contains a great selection of information from the many organisations who attended the SusSH Rivers Assembly

Groups

Sustainable Dartmouth

We aim to increase awareness of environmental issues amongst residents, Councils, businesses & other organizations from the Dartmouth Cluster of communities. We have launched a website forum, responded to the Dartmouth Neighbourhood Development Consultation, linked up with existing local sustainability groups and are developing publicity material for distribution to organizations, businesses & individuals. We meet fortnightly on Zoom, and new members are very welcome - email Sune to join.

5-20

Community Association

Sustainable Harbourne Valley

Supporting nature-friendly gardens and households; talks/discussion programme; supporting management of churchyards & playing fields for nature; Fruit Corner (community fruit trees/wildflowers); micro tree nursery; seed/plant exchange stall; Sow Grow Show food growing project; Give & Take reuse & exchange day; engagement with local school; supporting river monitoring.

5-20

Community Association