Keep up to date with all the latest climate news around Cumbria.
Local sustainability groups express concern about compromised international talks on climate with an open letter As members of community groups from across Cumbria, the Cumbria Sustainability Network hope for a
Are you dreaming of a sustainable Christmas this year? – Ways to cut waste, and give gifts that are more sustainable and reusable? Luckily, there are plenty of options here
Local, community-led sustainability groups are growing fast here in Cumbria. Brampton 2 Zero is one of those groups, with a core aim of ‘practically implementing sustainable energy solutions and a
This week saw the publication of the report for the Youth Climate Summit held in July in 2023. The summit which was held at Queen Katherine School in Kendal had
Wondering where to get started with a more sustainable lifestyle? Or want to develop skills that could save you money? Developing a practical approach to a net-zero lifestyle? Adult Education
It’s International Repair Day on 21 October – and this year the theme is “Repair for Everyone“. It’s part of a campaign to remove barriers to getting items fixed, asking
It’s recycle week! And the perfect time to flag up some of the services here in Cumbria that will support your recycling needs – reducing the rubbish in landfill, reusing
Autus Cumbria have been busy in their garden this year. Thanks to a small grant administered though Cumbria Action for Sustainability Autus Cumbria developed a new project which led from
Have you been to a library this week? Libraries week is a national event. This year the week has been dedicated to ‘Green Libraries’ – and libraries across Cumbria are
Half the UK’s food is imported from overseas – and worsening climate events, such as extreme heat, wildfire, and flooding, threaten our food security. International Food Waste and Loss
We’re looking for an exceptional chair person to lead the Strategic Oversight Board of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership (ZCCP). The ZCCP is the largest initiative of its kind in
A 2MW solar farm on council owned land at Sandscale Park, Barrow, has been approved this week. The electricity generated will be enough for approximately 730 homes a year, and
We marked the changing of the season with an inspiring and informative full partnership meeting on Wednesday 13 September. The event, hosted by new co-chair David F Murphy, Associate Professor
A ZCCP Farm and Other Land Use Sector Group Blog by Roe Baker In early July I visited Newcastle University’s Nafferton Farm in Northumberland to look at the innovative trials
Last chance for environmental support through Become Green Together Local voluntary and community organisations are invited to apply to Become Green Together: a programme designed to give you practical, accessible
Westogether is as an informal group of grass roots organisations in West Cumbria who are keen to do more to raise awareness of the climate crisis, support communities to cut
At our recent youth climate summit we had two Year 8 boys from Queen Katherine School reporting for us, alongside the older students who took over our social media channels.
Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership are delighted to announce their next co-chair; David F Murphy is Associate Professor of Sustainability and Collaborative Leadership at the University of Cumbria. In September he
A pilot initiative by Stagecoach is running a new Ullswater Bus service this summer. The service connects destinations such as Lowther Castle and Pooley Bridge with holiday accommodation around the
Owing to the success of Staveley’s ground-breaking ebike hire scheme, it’s organisers, community group Sustainability and Energy Network in Staveley (SENS) have published a comprehensive manual to inspire and support
If you have a great idea for an activity or project to raise awareness about climate change and reduce carbon emissions in your community, a Zero Carbon Cumbria Community Climate Grant could help you bring it to life!
The National Lottery is funding a five-year programme of exciting projects across Cumbria, in support of the work of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership.
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