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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South Hams Energy Assembly coming to Kingsbridge this October

South Hams Energy Assembly coming to Kingsbridge this October

Sustainable South Hams and South Dartmoor Community Energy are hosting an Energy Assembly on Saturday 18th October 2025 in Kingsbridge, exploring how communities, households and businesses in South Hams can accelerate the transition to become more energy resilient.

June 18, 2025
Local organisations gather to discuss joined up climate and nature action in South Devon

Local organisations gather to discuss joined up climate and nature action in South Devon

On Tuesday 17th June we gathered at Follaton House alongside The Bioregional Learning Centre, Devon Climate Emergency, and South Hams District Council to host an afternoon session looking at joined up climate and nature action in South Devon.

June 17, 2025
Sustainable South Hams supports Libraries Unlimited and grassroots groups in region-wide programme backed by the National Lottery

Sustainable South Hams supports Libraries Unlimited and grassroots groups in region-wide programme backed by the National Lottery

Communities across Devon are set to benefit from a major new climate action initiative thanks to £1.5 million in National Lottery funding.

June 8, 2025

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

Protect Our Rivers' Health with Citizen Science

Protect Our Rivers' Health with Citizen Science

Contribute to the resilience of our region's rivers, their habitats and wildlife

20+
Volunteers
£50k +
Project Cost
Calculate and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Calculate and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Providing tools to help people understand their own carbon footprint

20+
Volunteers
Project Cost
Encourage Biodiversity Profitably

Encourage Biodiversity Profitably

How Tallet Meadow Farm turned pasture land into productive orchards.

5-20
Volunteers
£5k - £50k
Project Cost