News and Events
Helping to make Greater Manchester a world-leading Green City Region is our priority. Our environment underpins all aspects of our daily lives. We face urgent and significant challenges presented by a changing climate that require us all to take action now if we are to achieve our goal of carbon-neutrality by 2038.

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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