Updates from Going Green Together - issue #25
Environmental news, events and opportunities for October 2023
Welcome to October 2023’s Going Green Together newsletter. Our campaign supports VCSE organisations in the North East and Cumbria on their journey towards Net Zero.
Latest from Going Green Together
We’re delighted at the interest in our final round of Become Green Together, and are thrilled to welcome our new participants onto the programme. We look forward to supporting them on their environmental journey.
We’re currently gathering together our learning from the programme so far to build our proposal for the future of Going Green Together. If you’d like to provide feedback on our project, get in touch with us at hello@goinggreentogether.org.
Eco-advice: check your partners’ policies
Want to encourage a culture change in how we think about sustainability? Consider talking to your partners about their environmental policies when you start working with them. If they don’t have one in place, you can share the template on our Resources page.
Find out more tips around greening your procurement on the Going Green Together website.
North-East wildlife experts call for action as report warns of ‘alarming’ decline in nature — Durham Wildlife Trust
The State of Nature 2023 report calls on politicians of all parties to commit to an ambitious programme of policies to support nature’s recovery. Durham Wildlife Trust has sounded its own warning in support of the report. Read more online.
Cumbria’s climate café launches — CAfS
Cumbria Action for Sustainability and Zero Carbon Cumbria are are launching a new programme of online discussions to explore challenges, barriers, opportunities and solutions in response to the climate crisis. Read more on their website.
New report shows scale of emissions prevented from waste by FareShare — FareShare
By preventing good food from being wasted, FareShare’s work prevents the waste of energy and water used to produce, store, and transport that food. An environmental impact assessment has demonstrated the positive effect FareShare’s work has had over the last year. Read more online.
What is carbon pricing and how can it help fight climate change? — Energy Saving Trust
Tuesday 10th October, 11.30am – 12.15pm, online
This event will explain the significance of carbon pricing and the value of its contribution to decarbonisation efforts. The Energy Saving Trust will discuss what carbon pricing can help you achieve, how this can be done, and how you might start to implement it. Register through their website.
Solar made easy — CAfS
Monday 16th October, 7pm – 8pm, online
This online information event will give an overview of CAfS’ Solar Made Easy project which helps householders and businesses in Cumbria install solar PV on their roofs. Register online.
Convening conversations on climate action — Centre for Public Impact
Tuesday 31st October to Thursday 2nd November, 9.15am – 4.30pm, online
This 3-day programme explores theories, concepts and practices that support convening conversations around the complex issue of climate change. Book your ticket online.
Net Zero North East England Summit — NZNEE
Monday 6th November, 9.30am – 4pm, Crowne Plaza, Newcastle
This event marks a year from the launch of Net Zero North East England, a partnership created to accelerate and celebrate North East England’s transition to a greener, fairer, and more sustainable future. Book your place through Eventbrite.
How can Trustees take action on the environmental crises? — Think NPC
Thursday 9th November, 6.30pm – 8pm, online
Think NPC and Reach Volunteering have spoken with those worst affected by the climate and nature crises about how they want charities and policy makers to respond. In this webinar, they will share what they heard, and consider how Trustees can support the charities that they govern as they take action on the social impacts of the environmental crises. Book your place online.
VCSE energy and net zero workshop — North Tyneside Council
Thursday 23rd November, 9.30am – 1pm, Wallsend, Newcastle
Join North Tyneside Council’s Environmental Sustainability team to explore practical ways your organisation can reduce their carbon footprint and energy consumption. Book online.
Dates for the diary
Upcoming climate campaigns:
World Food Day, Monday 16th October
Environmenstrual Week, Monday 16th to Friday 20th October
Free tree giveaway — Northumberland County Council
The Free Tree Giveaway is back with another 15,000 tree saplings up for grabs. Applications are open to residents, schools, community groups and town and parish councils to claim a sapling to plant this winter. Apply through the Council website.
Green match fund — Big Give
Applications are open until January 16th 2024 for the Green Match Fund, designed specifically for charities working on environmental issues. Find out more through Big Give’s website.
Priorities for the next UK Government — The Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trusts are calling upon all political parties to commit to a plan to finally halt and reverse nature’s decline. Their policies must be targeted towards species recovery, addressing water pollution, funding wildlife-friendly farming, enabling healthy communities, and tackling climate change. Read more online.
And finally... join us
Join the Going Green Together movement today – to learn, take your first steps in climate action, and share your successes with the community to help inspire others. Connect with us and others by joining our network.
Going Green Together is a VONNE Climate Action Alliance initiative hosted by VONNE. Registered Company in England Number: 4061592. Registered Charity Number: 1084083