Resources

Council climate action: climate justice

25 Sep 2024

Thanks to the work of grassroots campaigners, the majority of councils have adopted Climate Action Plans for their areas. We now need to make sure these plans are as ambitious as possible and can be translated into tangible action. This guide explains how you can persuade your council to put climate justice at the heart of its Climate Action Plan and ensure that those most impacted by the climate crisis are heard and supported.

Council climate action: campaigning

25 Sep 2024

Thanks to the work of grassroots campaigners, the majority of councils and combined authorities have an adopted Climate Action Plan or strategy for their areas. We now need to make sure these plans are as ambitious as possible and can be translated into tangible action. This guide explains how your council or combined authority can campaign for the powers and resources needed to reach its full potential on climate change and nature protection.

Council climate action: influencing others

25 Sep 2024

Thanks to the work of grassroots campaigners, the majority of councils have adopted Climate Action Plans for their areas. We now need to make sure these plans are as ambitious as possible and can be translated into tangible action. Councils should use their influence in the local area and beyond to encourage others to take action on the climate and nature emergency. This guide sets out how you can persuade your council to do this.

Council climate action: nature

25 Sep 2024

Thanks to the work of grassroots campaigners, the majority of councils have adopted Climate Action Plans for their areas. We now need to make sure these plans are as ambitious as possible and can be translated into tangible action. This guide sets out how you can work with your council to make sure everyone in your community has access to green space, to protect and restore nature and to help draw down carbon pollution from the atmosphere.

Council climate action: energy

25 Sep 2024

Thanks to the work of grassroots campaigners, the majority of councils have adopted Climate Action Plans for their areas. We now need to make sure these plans are as ambitious as possible and can be translated into tangible action. This guide explains what your council can do to support the growth of renewable energy and prevent new fossil fuel extraction. Find out how to ensure energy isn’t wasted and how to transition rapidly to renewable energy in your local area.

Council climate action: raising money

25 Sep 2024

Thanks to the work of grassroots campaigners, the majority of councils have adopted Climate Action Plans for their areas. We now need to make sure these plans are as ambitious as possible and can be translated into tangible action. This guide sets out how your council can raise funds and have sufficient resources to invest in the changes needed to restore nature and meet climate goals.

Council climate action: decision making

25 Sep 2024

Thanks to the work of grassroots campaigners, the majority of councils have adopted Climate Action Plans for their areas. We now need to make sure these plans are as ambitious as possible and can be translated into tangible action. This guide explains how we think your council should make decisions, and how you and your local community can work with your council to make this happen.

Apply for funding

20 Sep 2024

Apply for a grant from the local action group, partnerships or United for Warm Homes funds to support your work as a group.

Growing the movement after COP26: holding an intake event

13 Oct 2021

After COP26, people will be feeling motivated to take more action on climate change. This guide will help you organise an event to harness that energy and to welcome new members to your group.

Recruit new people to your group

04 Aug 2023

Securing action on local causes that matter most to you means building a strong and visible profile in your community. Find out why bigger is better when it comes to growing the grassroots movement, and what your group can do to recruit new members.