Society

Census 2021 – it’s about us

In Society on 09.03.2021
Contributed by Tina Bugliosi

2021 is a special year – not only is the UK hosting the COP, but it’s also a Census year! It’s crucial that all residents and households are counted, so we have a solid evidence base to plan and fund public services. Find out more about how to take part.

How to Keep Up With the Climate Conversation

In Green & blue spaces, Nature and Society on 01.02.2021
Contributed by Jennifer Lane

Welcome to the last in our blog series about keeping up with the climate debate.

Youth climate activist with sign at a protest

7 Ways to Keep in Touch With Climate Activism

In Education, Green & blue spaces, Nature and Society on 21.01.2021
Contributed by Jennifer Lane

We’re back for our second round-up of the best environmental podcasts, shows and accounts to follow if you’re a young climate activist!

CLIMATE AMBITION SUMMIT - Saturday 12th December

In Education, Living and Society on 09.12.2020
Contributed by Tina Bugliosi

Saturday 12 December 2020, 14:00 GMT / 09:00 ET

https://www.climateambitionsummit2020.org/

Citizens Advice Manchester - energy blog

Are you "Switched on"? Energy efficiency advice aimed at young people

In Energy and Society on 17.09.2020
Contributed by Tina Bugliosi

Every one of us is picked up and thrown to the wolves when it comes to our first steps in finding our first new home and setting up an energy account.

Why Do We Need Street Trees?

In Green & blue spaces, Health, Living, Nature, Society and Transport on 17.09.2020
Contributed by Sam Hartley

The IGNITION project has begun to review the evidence that shows the well-known and some lesser known benefits of trees on our streets.

Small tortoiseshell butterfly by Charlotte Varela

Celebrating World Environment Day 2020

In Buildings, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Health, Living, Nature, Society, Transport and Waste on 05.06.2020
Contributed by Jennifer Lane

This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating Greater Manchester’s work towards the Five-Year Environment Plan.

Why Do We Need Green Roofs?

In Buildings, Economy, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Health, Housing, Living, Nature and Society on 04.06.2020
Contributed by Sam Hartley

World Green Roof Day (6th June) is a celebration of green roofs all over the world and the benefits they bring to people and nature. But what can green roofs do for us? The IGNITION project has made the evidence available to begin this conversation.

#WGRD #WGRD2020

How are businesses in the UK driving climate resilience?

In Buildings, Economy, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Health, Housing, Nature and Society on 09.04.2020
Contributed by Sam Hartley

Business in the Community’s Sam Hartley reflects on the role of business in climate resilience and nature-based solutions in our latest IGNITION blog.