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For Planet – Young people changing the world one action at a time
For Planet is an ambitious youth movement led by Youth Focus North West in partnership with the Environment Agency, that tackles the climate emergency and alleviates climate anxiety amongst young people through a mobile app…
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Crompton Moor Nature Recovery Project
We spoke to volunteers at Crompton Moor Nature Recovery Project in Shaw, Oldham to learn more about the brilliant work they are carrying out to help nature recover.
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Local Nature Champions: Melanie Donovan, volunteer gardener and garden designer
In our next Local Nature Champions interview, we speak to volunteer gardener and gardener designer Melanie Donovan.
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Red House Farm School Pilot Scheme
Red House Farm is a 57ha, Soil Association certified organic farm on the edge of Greater Manchester. As part of their Countryside Stewardship Scheme, a pilot project has been setup to assess the impact of bringing the same group of children to the farm, with visits taking place each half term.
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Project blog: your feedback on the state of nature in Greater Manchester
In our latest Local Nature Recovery Strategy project blog, we explore feedback received from our recent project survey.
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Go green this summer with the GM Ringway walking trail
It’s never been easier for Greater Manchester’s residents and visitors to experience the region’s natural environment in a low-impact way, thanks to a new walking trail that is green in every way.
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Local Sustainability Champion: Little Green Sock Project
From community groups and charities to businesses and schools, we believe that everyone has a role to play in helping Greater Manchester become carbon neutral by 2038. We are shining a spotlight on the passionate individuals who are already leading the way. We caught up with Catherine D’Albertanson, CEO of the Little Green Sock Project to find out how the R4GM Community Fund has helped to make a difference to their project…
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In Our Nature
Taking climate action, saving money, and learning new skills – it’s In Our Nature! Together, we’re helping to reduce carbon emissions in Manchester by supporting and delivering community climate projects, sharing tips and inspiration, and creating a climate movement where reducing our emissions is fun, easy and just makes sense.
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Local Sustainability Champion: Nigel Goulding, Environmental Education Officer
In the latest Local Sustainability Champions blog, we have interviewed Nigel Goulding from Rochdale Borough Council, who covers the district’s approach to using refill as a way to reduce single-use plastics.
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How we are helping schools across Greater Manchester embrace solar energy
Hear how our Powering Our Schools campaign is helping schools add solar PV to their buildings.
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Greater Manchester School Eco Refill Shops: Keeping the momentum going…
In the third blog in our series covering the progress of the School Eco Refill Shops, all the schools have launched and are committed to be open for business every month for their school communities…
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The Laudato Si’ Environment and Learning Centre
The Laudato Si’ Environment and Learning centre in Wardley, supports the delivery of the wider diocesan environment strategy ‘hearing the cry responding with hope’. Working with schools, parishes, faith groups and community groups to inspire hope for the future, since January the centre has supported over 1300 people of all faiths and none.
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