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This year’s Great Big Green Week proved once again that community action can make a real difference. Held from 6-14 June under the theme Together for Good, the UK-wide celebration
Communities in Cumberland – host a Harvest Fest event in your community – apply for up to £150 in funding Celebrate autumn by hosting a Harvest Fest! Celebrate local food,
Communities throughout Westmorland and Furness are preparing to celebrate Great Big Green Week (6–14 June), with more than 40 local groups organising events under this year’s theme, Together for Good. Supported
The Farming and other land use Sector Group invited local Kendal farmer and Chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) England, James Robinson to their meeting to talk practically about what farmers can do and are doing, to help their farming
Futureproof Cumbria (previously Cumbria Action for Sustainability) has received £300,000 in new funding from Westmorland and Furness Council and support from the Lake District National Park Authority to grow the Zero Carbon Cumbria (ZCC) project and Partnership (ZCCP), to support climate action by
In late November we delivered half a tonne of Ulverston-grown carrots to four schools in Barrow as part of Cumbrian Carrot Connections, our project that aims to get locally grown produce into schools, homes, businesses and
In October we were delighted to visit Yarlside Academy as part of our Cumbrian Carrot Connections initiative, an engaging programme inspiring young people to explore the environmental impact of what
As we thank Tim Gale for his leadership over the last 5 years, we’re now seeking a new Partnership Manager to build on that success. We are looking for an
Delia Smith, Britain’s most trusted cook, will be in conversation with members of the Cumbria Climate Assembly for a special national launch event, happening online on Thursday 23 October. Funded
Changemakers of Tomorrow: Youth Climate Leadership Programme In July, in partnership with Another Way, CDEC and Brathay Trust, we ran a residential event for young people passionate about climate change
115 young people and teachers, from 22 schools, gathered at Furness Academy for Cumbria’s fifth Youth Climate Summit, which took place on 27 June. The day of climate action was
Over 2000 people took part in a wide range of community-led events across Cumbria during this year’s Great Big Green Week – the UK’s biggest celebration of grassroots action for
This Autumn term, primary schools in the county will be tucking into Cumbrian-grown carrots and discovering the benefits of local food through an exciting pilot scheme. Cumbrian Carrot Connections aims
57 representatives from different local organisations joined assembly members to hear directly from them the assembly recommendations and principles. Facilitators worked with a group of assembly members for two evenings
Assembly members met for the final online session two and half weeks after their previous meeting. During this time the draft recommendations and principles were shared with the members of
Having heard from 21 different commentators (outside experts), session 5 was a chance for participants to reflect on their conversations and to draft a set of recommendations. The session was
More than 100 people from across Cumbria came together in Penrith on 6 March for the annual Zero Carbon Cumbria Summit. Delegates from community groups, local authorities, academia, and business
The Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership (ZCCP) Strategic Oversight Board (SOB) provides assurance, advocacy and leadership to the work of the partnership. The Board is made up of members from the
For their second in person session, assembly members took part in a full day of learning, discussion, and reflection with a focus on unpacking what community involvement in climate change
In the third session, assembly members heard from Jon Alexander, author of ‘Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us’ and co – founder of New Citizenship
If you have a great idea for an activity or project to raise awareness about climate change and reduce carbon emissions in your community, Zero Carbon Cumbria could help you bring it to life!
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