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RSPB and Aldi – Giving Nature a Home in Schools
Over 240,000 children have taken their first steps on a wild adventure in nature, thanks to a pioneering partnership between the RSPB and Aldi…
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Innovation unlocking carbon neutral challenges in Greater Manchester
Across Greater Manchester, we are looking at how the electricity needs of our city-region can be met through local innovations to help us achieve our target of becoming a zero-carbon emissions city region by 2038.
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Greater Manchester publishes Clean Air Plan, with over £120m secured to support vehicle upgrades
City-region today publishes its final Clean Air Plan, with an anticipated launch date of 30 May 2022 for the introduction of its Clean Air Zone.
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Retrofitting Task Force to drive forward plans for low-carbon homes across Greater Manchester
To date, the GMCA has been awarded £27m by Government for the scheme, delivered in partnership across the city-region with E.ON.
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Greater Manchester plans to deliver a smarter local energy system as it leads on Net Zero challenge
Greater Manchester’s Local Energy Market project sets out ambitious plans to revolutionise the use and distribution of energy across the Greater Manchester region, supporting a low carbon future with the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2038.
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New Community Fund launched for community-led initiatives to cut waste and promote sustainability
Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund opens for applications from 1st April. Up to £220,000 is available this year for projects which promote the sustainable use of household waste and generate wider social benefits for the communities of Greater Manchester
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Green upgrades for Greater Manchester public buildings with £78m decarbonisation fund
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) awarded £78m through the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme
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Retrofitting scheme extended to help residents save on bills with £10,000 grants
The Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery Scheme, managed by the GMCA, provides grants of up to £10,000 for energy efficiency improvements for low-income households
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GMCA Unites with Food Waste Action Week to Break the Cycle
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.
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Design Your Own Eco-Street With £6,000 Funding
Design Your Own Eco-Street is a new and exciting opportunity from Groundwork Greater Manchester giving communities the chance to win £6,000 funding to transform an unused area into an exciting green space.
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Greater Manchester’s Crompton Moor on BBC’s Countryfile
Did you tune into Countryfile last Sunday night? You might have spotted Greater Manchester’s exciting project to help stop flooding across our city region.
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Play Your Part in Nature’s Recovery!
Here in Greater Manchester, we’re developing a Nature Recovery Plan, so we can protect, maintain, and improve our natural environment. We’d love to hear your views on how we can make our city region a greener place for people and wildlife.
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