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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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How Sustainable South Hams Communicates With You
To make sure we're helping you connect to each other, network and learn together, we’re changing up the way we communicate. Find out more and decide which way of hearing from us works best for you.
November 28, 2022
Making every penny count for the future at Planet Local
The first ever Planet Local festival will ask consumers in the South Hams to pause before they buy this Christmas to consider the impact of their purchases on nature and our climate.
November 25, 2022
Event: Hedges, Trees & Ponds: Creating Wildlife Corridors
We had another great turnout for our field trip to Hillside near Tuckenhay to look at the creation of wildlife corridors on a 22-acre site.
November 10, 2022
Resources
Groups
Sustainable South Brent
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.
100+
Volunteers
Charity
Project Cost
Sustainable Malborough and South Huish (SMASH)
Renewable energy and energy conservation, public event organisation, community activities on biodiversity and nature conservation.
20-100
Volunteers
Parish Council working group
Project Cost
Projects
Build Community with a New Hub
Moor Imagination Collective intend to develop a community hub in Buckfastleigh
20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
Calculate and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Providing tools to help people understand their own carbon footprint
20+
Volunteers
Project Cost
Host Climate and Nature Event with Local Sustainability Groups
A joint project led by SMASH with speakers, stalls and networking opportunities
5-20
Volunteers
<£5k
Project Cost
