Learn about the impact of climate change here in the county. Read about action to achieve our target. Be inspired by all the fantastic things people are doing and how you can do your bit.
From schools to scouts, from businesses to councils, from community groups to individual residents… people and organisations are taking action to cut their carbon footprint and help reach Cumbria’s ambition of being a net zero carbon county.
This is also the online home of the Cumbria Sustainability Network, the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership and information on citizens’ juries.
The Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership is leading action on climate change across the county.
Focussing on the main sources of emissions and creating reduction action plans to tackle them.
Bringing together the county’s community organisations tackling climate change.
Panels of people brought together to consider local climate action and provide recommendations.
Individuals and organisations across the county are already working together to help reach Cumbria’s net zero goal. Find out what action is being taken and how to get involved.
Not only what’s in it for you, but for your community too! Find out about the benefits that taking action on climate change can bring for our county and for people.
If you have a great idea for an event or project that could help tackle climate change, you might be able to get a grant from £200 to £10,000 to bring it to life.
Get a regular round-up of climate news, events and opportunities for you to get involved. Sign up for the Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) newsletter. Please note you will be taken to the CAfS website.
