Support and resources for a greener Somerset

Learn how you can help protect Somerset from climate change and nature loss, with simple actions you can take every day

Introduction

Climate change and nature loss affect us all, but there are many simple ways you can make a difference. This page shows how you can help tackle the climate and ecological emergency in Somerset – from small everyday actions to getting involved in your community and local projects. Together, these actions can reduce our carbon footprint, support nature, and help build a more resilient Somerset.

What you can do to help

Become a climate champion

Sign-up to our network of residents, passionate about the environment.

Reduce your footprint

Quick tips on how you can reduce your carbon footprint

About the Great Green Directory

Find local, sustainable and environmentally friendly businesses, community groups and organisations

Carbon audit toolkit for businesses

We are asking everyone who runs a business in Somerset to consider ways in which their business can help tackle climate change

Health and wellbeing

If you feel that climate change is affecting your community, see if you can get involved with community groups. Helping others is good for our mental health.

Business, Industry and Supply Chain

We are asking everyone who runs a business in Somerset to consider ways in which their business can help tackle climate change

More information

Grasslands

Grasslands are globally important because they are a natural carbon sink and an important ecological habitat and food source

Food and Farming

We recognise there are competing demands for land across the UK from farmland, renewables, biodiversity and housing needs

Somerset Environmental and Ecological News (SEEN) Community Events

View upcoming climate-related activities designed to engage and inspire you

Somerset Environmental and Ecological News (SEEN) Grants and Funding

Find out more about grants, funding opportunities and upcoming initiatives

Apply for consent to work on an ordinary watercourse

Request consent when culverting or obstructing a watercourse, whether permanent or temporary

Sign up for our Climate newsletter

Each month we publish a newsletter to keep-you-up to date with everything going on across Somerset along with upcoming events and potential funding opportunities.

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