Society

Global Climate Change protests - Free lunch and learn event

In Society on 17.09.2019
Contributed by Tina Bugliosi

Against the backdrop of melting glaciers and extensive fires in the Amazon, this Friday people in over 1,000 cities across the globe will be protesting for action on climate change. Manchester is taking part with events across the city.

Manchester raises the bar with new carbon target

In Buildings, Economy, Energy and Society on 14.11.2018
Contributed by Steve Connor

Manchester City Council has today announced its plan to bring forward its ambition to become a zero carbon city by twelve years, with a revised target of 2038.

Manchester Met John Dalton Building Exterior

Manchester Met represents the North West in European green energy project

In Energy and Society on 01.11.2018
Contributed by Amer Gaffar

Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking - a €1.4 billion programme supporting green energy research and innovation across Europe - has published a major report, with Manchester Metropolitan University representing the entire North West region of England.

Greater Manchester Green Summit: Day Summary

In Buildings, Economy, Energy, Food, Green & blue spaces, Living, Society and Waste on 09.05.2018
Contributed by Grace Fleming

Greater Manchester’s ground-breaking Green Summit brought industry and community leaders together to debate and discuss sustainability issues affecting the region, generating bold and ambitious pledges and a powerful sense of optimism regarding the future of our environment.

GM Walking Festival 2018

In Green & blue spaces, Health, Nature and Society on 26.04.2018
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

Whether its bees, birdsong, bats or berries – there’s something for everyone at the fourth annual Greater Manchester Walking Festival.

BBC's 'Talking to Children about Climate Change' Session

In Education, Green & blue spaces, Living, Nature and Society on 03.04.2018
Contributed by Ffion Roberts

A busy lunchtime panel session on climate change held as part of the BBC’s Sustainability Season to inform and empower the next generation.

New website for Greater Manchester residents to better connect with nature

In Culture, Economy, Energy, Green & blue spaces and Society on 21.03.2018
Contributed by Krista Patrick

As part of the Green Summit in Manchester today, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, officially announced the launch of a brand new website ‘Nature Greater Manchester’ designed to connect residents of Greater Manchester with their natural environment.

Leading speakers to focus on industrial opportunities of ‘green transport revolution’ at upcoming Conference

In Economy, Society and Transport on 15.03.2018
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

At LowCVP’s 'Moving North' conference, Mayor Andy Burnham will focus on the challenge of cutting carbon emissions and air pollution, and seizing the business opportunities for automotive and fuel supply companies in the Northern Powerhouse.

Greater Manchester Green Summit Listening Event: Place

In Buildings, Green & blue spaces, Living and Society on 12.03.2018
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

Another 'Listening Event' for the Mayor’s Green Summit took place on Friday 16th February, with a focus on place and how we can make Greater Manchester a physically greener city region, with more green and blue spaces from the city core to the rural edges.

Greater Manchester’s Natural Capital Annual Conference 2018

In Buildings, Culture, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Housing, Nature, Society and Waste on 07.02.2018
Contributed by Krista Patrick

Over 70 delegates attended Greater Manchester’s Natural Capital Annual Conference to discuss the opportunities and benefits around connecting people with nature.

Greater Manchester Green City Region. Creating a greener, greater city region differently