Case Study – Climate Ambassadors
Keele University are the West Midlands Hub for the Climate Ambassadors programme, a DEFRA funded project which supports educational settings create Climate Action Plans. Trained volunteers are matched with educational settings to support them in the following areas: decarbonisation, adaptation and resilience, climate education and green careers, biodiversity. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer (all training is included), contact Emma Baines, Regional Hub Manager: [email protected]
Funding – Climate Action Fund, Staffordshire County Council
Apply for £3000-£5000 from Staffordshire County Council’s Climate Action Fund if you have a project idea around renewable energy and circular economy . Projects could include: repair and refurbishment, sharing and leasing platforms (eg Library of Things), recycling and waste projects, or installation of renewable technologies.
Events, activities, resources
Community Climate Skills: everyone is invited to join our workshops to tell us what training, skills and knowledge you need as a community group to better support environmental or sustainability action. Workshops are being held across the county and online – book your free tickets here.
Green Conversation: Join our next networking event, hosted by Together Active at the Brampton Museum on Thursday 5th December, 10am-12pm. We’ll be discussing how community groups and residents can have a say in consultations effectively to ensure their voices are heard. Everyone welcome – book your ticket here!
Have Your Say on Electric Vehicle Charging in Staffordshire: Staffordshire County Council are conducting an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Survey to help plan future EV charging points. So far, resident feedback has highlighted 375 locations for potential Electric Vehicle Charging sites that will guide future expansion efforts. Take the survey today: https://letstalk.staffordshire.gov.uk/let-s-talk-transport/surveys/ev-survey
