Story for Climate and Nature Recovery
Following on from our event in September 2025 on Biodiversity, Local Nature Recovery and your Parish, our opening guest speaker, Professor Jules Pretty, has launched a Youtube channel of his stories. Some of these are ancient tales retold, others are explanations as to the benefits of collective action. All are suitable for a wide audience […]
Threat to repeal the UK’s Climate Change Act – What can you do?
Across the UK, people are already acting to protect what we love – restoring nature, improving homes, strengthening communities and creating secure jobs in clean industries. This year, that spirit was visible everywhere. Over 1.2 million people took part in Great Big Green Week 2025, joining nearly 6,000 local events – from repair cafés and […]
Free courses for environmental champions
Protecting Our Planet: Essential Courses for Environmental Champions – Our planet’s biodiversity is disappearing at an unprecedented rate, with species extinction occurring 1,000 to 10,000 times faster than natural rates. Climate change, habitat destruction, and human activities continue to threaten the delicate ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth. Yet, there is hope—and it begins […]
Essex launches masterplan to boost nature recovery
(image: Paul Starr) The Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), developed over a two year period in collaboration with farmers, landowners, community groups, and environmental organisations, is designed to assist communities in restoring the countryside, creating more homes for wildlife, and improving the natural environment for future generations and to reverse decades of decline in […]
Museum of Power – Community Energy Map
As mentioned previously, there’s a great opportunity to raise the profile of your initiative through an interactive map at the Museum of Power. They’re keen to showcase the fantastic work happening across the county. If you haven’t yet expressed interest—either to Adam (Adam.Birchweaver@essex.gov.uk) or to Roger at the Museum—please do get in touch.
Upcoming Training Workshop – Rooftop Feasibility & Financial Planning
In response to your feedback, Community Energy Pathways (CEP) will be hosting a dedicated workshop on rooftop feasibility and financial planning for community energy projects. This will take place on Monday 22nd July, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. It promises to be a valuable session, so do register and mark your calendars. Select tickets – Community […]
Community Energy Capability Funding
We’re pleased to announce that we have received capability funding available to support community energy groups. While we’re still finalising the details, the funding is likely to cover smaller-scale costs such as website development, branding, incorporation fees, and similar essentials. The aim of the fund is to support groups and projects off the ground. We’ll […]