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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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Enthusiastic turn out for the Rally for Nature sessions

Enthusiastic turn out for the Rally for Nature sessions

We had a great turn out for both of the Rally for Nature sessions at Follaton House in July.

July 17, 2025
Deer Wood Diaries - Sowing the Seeds

Deer Wood Diaries - Sowing the Seeds

Have you ever had a time when one seemingly simple event changes the course of your life? Where inspiration strikes unexpectedly, suddenly something big happens and your plans pivot…

July 15, 2025
Host an Energy Show in your community!

Host an Energy Show in your community!

We are looking for 5 communities to host an Energy Show in autumn/winter 2025/2026. This pop up 3-4 hour exhibition will support your local community to access advice and expertise on saving energy, reducing bills, retrofit & renewables.

July 4, 2025

Events

Resources

Talk: Introduction to Social Media for Sustainability Groups

Get started with using social media for your sustainability group with this presentation from Sustainable South Hams's Bridie Kennerley, including useful information for several social media sites, plus image use, social media management and more. See also the supporting resources list.

Introduction to Social Media for Sustainability Groups (Resource List)

Get started with using social media for your sustainability group with this resource list compiled by Sustainable South Hams's Bridie Kennerley, including useful information for several social media sites, plus image use, social media management and more. This accompanies the presentation of the same name.

Devon Carbon Plan

The Devon Carbon Plan is the roadmap for how Devon will reach net-zero emissions by 2050 (at the latest). The Devon Carbon Plan outlines actions for how each sector (economy and resources, energy supply, food, land and sea, transport, and the built environment) can reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Groups

Til the Coast is Clear

Til the Coast is Clear

Plastic pollution recovery (Till the Coast is Clear), nature regeneration (Force4Nature) Community engagement & education (The Dolphin Project)

20-100
Volunteers
CIC
Project Cost
Friends of Hope Cove

Friends of Hope Cove

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.

Less than 5
Volunteers
Informal Network
Project Cost
Ambios

Ambios

Nature Recovery / Nature Conservation Training (young adults).

5-20
Volunteers
Charity
Project Cost

Projects

Create Climate & Nature Lending Library

Create Climate & Nature Lending Library

ReUsing the Big Red Telephone Box as lending library for climate & nature books

<5
Volunteers
Free
Project Cost
Connect Communities to Take Practical Carbon Saving Action

Connect Communities to Take Practical Carbon Saving Action

Transition Streets is an award-winning project that brings neighbours together

Volunteers
Project Cost
Build Community with a New Hub

Build Community with a New Hub

Moor Imagination Collective intend to develop a community hub in Buckfastleigh

20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost