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.

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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See our upcoming events below.
Latest Past Events
Green Summit: Closing remarks
Lyric AuditoriumAndy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Green Summit: In Conversation with the Mayor – How we can engage and motivate young people and communities on the environment through social media?
Lyric AuditoriumAndy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester in conversation with Jason Williams, The Cloud Gardener