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Declarations and action plans play a crucial role in tackling climate change. When local councils declare a climate and nature emergency, they acknowledge the urgency of the situation and commit to taking significant steps towards a sustainable future. By aligning local communities and organisations behind these plans, we can drive collective action, inspire innovation, and make tangible progress in combating climate change at a grassroots level.‍

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Join our Community Action Programme

Join our Community Action Programme

Sustainable South Hams is looking for communities from across the South Hams to be part of an exciting pilot programme.

September 8, 2025
Joined up action for climate and nature - a Round Table Discussion

Joined up action for climate and nature - a Round Table Discussion

Over fifty organisations already taking action on climate change, social justice and recovering nature in South Devon are invited to a Round Table Discussion at Follaton House, home of South Hams District Council on Wednesday 10th September at 3pm.

August 26, 2025
What local government reorganisation means for you

What local government reorganisation means for you

Have your say on the council devolution proposals

July 23, 2025

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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.

Neighbourhood plan resources - Centre for Sustainable Energy

Find several resources for neighbourhood planning, including 'How Green is My Plan?' 'How to identify suitable areas for onshore wind development in your neighbourhood plan', community engagement ideas and information on support that the Centre for Sustainable Energy can provide.

Neighbourhood planning in a climate emergency - Centre for Sustainable Energy

The new and updated edition of the popular guidebook – 22,000 downloads for both editions – explores the potential of ‘low carbon’ neighbourhood plans to incorporate policies to mitigate and adapt to climate change. The 3rd edition, with a foreword from the Town and Country Planning Association, has been thoroughly overhauled and now has much more policy detail, in particular around renewable energy.

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