“Adaptation is a critical component of the long-term global response to climate change to protect people, livelihoods and ecosystems” (UNFCCC).
It is well proven that Climate change is extremely likely to cause strain on many aspects of our communities in the future, from the infrastructure in our homes, to the delicate balance of nature and our public services. As a community it is imperative that we develop resilience, adaptative solutions and implement actions to our ever changing world.
Being proactive in thinking about how we can plan for and adapt to this allows us all an opportunity to work towards a fairer, healthier, more resilient society.
Communities across Devon are set to benefit from a major new climate action initiative thanks to £1.5 million in National Lottery funding.
Energy Local Totnes, a community renewable energy club operating in the Devon South Hams, has reported significant cost savings for its 48 current members, while continuing its drive to reach 200 founding members by November.
On Monday 26th May, the GO Electric Show in Kingsbridge’s Town Square will look at some of what, eventually, we will all need to use to get around whether it’s e-cars, e-bikes, e-boats or e-other!