Climate change in Gloucestershire
What does global warming mean for Gloucestershire? Here we discuss what are some of the impacts that we could see right here in Gloucestershire if real and meaningful change is not carried out, and how you can help.
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Tackle the climate emergency
We are in the middle of a climate and nature emergency, and the two are inextricably linked. Climate change is driving nature’s decline, and the loss of wildlife and wild places leaves us ill-equipped to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to change. One cannot be solved without the other.
Things you can do about climate change
There are simple and easy things that we can all do to reduce our carbon footprint and make a big difference to the natural world.
Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
The UK's energy security must be tackled alongside the nature and climate crises
We're in a time of great uncertainty and our actions in this decade will determine if we experience, or avoid, a catastrophic collapse in global biodiversity and runaway climate change.
Change how you travel
Reduce your travel emissions
Change what you eat
Eat more plant-based foods, reduce your food waste and buy local produce to shrink your environmental footprint.
Change your energy use
Energy used in buildings accounted for around 20% of total UK emissions in 2022. Reducing your household energy use by switching to a renewable energy supplier or purchasing a heat pump will help…
Nurturing nature, through the power of community – introducing ‘WilderGlos’
There is an abundance of wildlife in the county of Gloucestershire. Much joy is found in watching the charismatic, noisy robins flitting about, and the awe of seeing a kestrel seeking prey right…
Investigating how young people are engaging in climate action
InterClimate Network, Gloucestershire Youth Climate Group and Planet Cheltenham are collaborating to run a county-wide survey of young people’s attitudes, thoughts and ideas on climate action.
Tree planting in a climate and ecological emergency
Dr. Gareth Parry addresses the importance of Gloucestershire's woodlands and encourages us to think about where we plant new trees, could they affect the ecosystem around them?
Wildlife and climate campaigners unite in what could be the biggest ever march for nature
• Members of the public are being encouraged to ‘unite for nature’ by joining a legal and family-friendly demonstration on the streets of central London on Saturday 22 June 2024
• Backed by…