COMMUNITY GROUPS

Local actions to tackle climate change are taking place across Devon.  These include local energy projects, campaigning groups and work on behaviour change. Community-led initiatives have huge potential to create embedded behavioural change across several strands of sustainability (i.e. energy use in the home, transport, recycling, food) and help Devon on the road to achieving net zero.

The benefits of community action go beyond their direct impact on climate change. Community action and projects are a brilliant way to build a greater community spirit and help build trust and friendships. Furthermore, many activities, from tree planting to beach cleans can help make your local environment a healthier, happier, prettier place to live.

If you’re wondering what your community group can do to address climate change and nature loss, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of effective actions you can do with your community to help address the climate crisis and raise awareness. Explore below for some top tips.

WHAT’S YOUR COMMUNITY’S CARBON FOOTPRINT?

Using this handy tool you can find out the emissions produced by your community. You can compare emissions to other parishes and to the district and national averages. Emissions are shown as ‘territorial’ emissions (those directly produced from your parish by road transport, agriculture, domestic activities, for example) and consumption emissions (those produced overseas from your community’s purchasing of goods and services from other countries).

Simply follow the link below, enter your parish name and the tool will display the carbon footprint for your community.

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BUILD YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT!

This game is a great way to engage people in how different lifestyle choices have different carbon footprints. Suitable for all ages, all you need are some toy building blocks. Download the instructions here and get building!

SPREAD THE WORD – ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO PLEDGE TO REDUCE THEIR EMISSIONS

Our Pledge for a Net Zero Future can be printed and used for events with the wider community. It includes a selection of ideas to inspire people in their journey to reduce their personal emissions. Download the Pledge here.