Environment

GM Green and Blue Spaces Action Network September 2026 Event

Have your say, help shape Greater Manchester’s green and blue spaces and champion the importance of nature in cities.

Join Sow the City for an inspiring talk with Jason the Cloud Gardener, sharing insights from his recent fellowship tour exploring greener towns and cities around the world. Discover innovative approaches to urban greening, community involvement and creating healthier, more sustainable places.

Hulme Community Garden Centre, 28 Old Birley Street, Manchester, Hulme M15 5RG
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Utility Aid: Energy Market Update - What Charities and Community Organisations Need to Know

Join Utility Aid for a free Energy Market Update. Get the latest insights, what they mean for charities, and answers to your questions.

Stay informed. Understand the market. Make confident energy decisions.

Energy markets continue to experience volatility, making it increasingly important for charities and community organisations to understand what’s happening — and what it could mean for their organisation.

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Inspired Ripple Impact CIC – Our roots, our ripple, our future

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Would you like your family to become Eco champions? Join Inspired Ripple Impact CIC’s free Moss Side sessions and learn simple practical ways to save money, reduce waste, connect with nature and take climate action as a family. No experience needed. All resources provided. Children, parents and carers are welcome.

Helping Moss Side families take practical climate action while building confidence, connection and wellbeing.

Residents will:

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Help RSPB Manchester Group fundraise for Dove Stone Reservoir

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On Saturday 11th July 2026 a vast wildfire began at Dove Stone Reservoir, located just outside Oldham. It is still active and has already destroyed 885 hectares of moorland, which is equivalent to 1,250 football fields. Entire hillsides have been scorched and smoke is still emanating from several areas. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue services have been on site for countless hours, throughout demanding conditions, supported by a water dropping helicopter and specialist wildfire units.

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National Energy Action: Understanding Fuel Poverty and Health – Impacts on Physical and Mental Health

The physical effects of living in a cold, damp home are well recognised and rightly emphasised, but the mental health impacts of fuel poverty also deserve attention.

This course is designed for frontline staff who support vulnerable or low‑income individuals at risk of living in cold and damp conditions. It explores how fuel poverty can influence both physical and mental health, and how these challenges may affect the way individuals engage with the energy market.

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Equalities
Health and Wellbeing
Learning, Skills and Employment
Mental Health
Poverty
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National Energy Action: Changing Energy Related Behaviour

Changing habits and behaviours can be challenging, yet the small decisions people make every day have a significant effect on their household energy use. To support households effectively, energy advisers need to feel confident in providing practical, behaviour‑focused guidance.

This course explores key theories and insights from the field of decision‑making, with a particular focus on simple, actionable techniques that can help advisers encourage households to act on the energy‑saving advice they receive.

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Health and Wellbeing
Learning, Skills and Employment
Poverty
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Everyone’s Environment: Voices

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Could you use your voice to influence decisions about climate and nature?

Everyone’s Environment: Voices is a paid programme supporting people from communities often left out of environmental conversations to share their experiences publicly and influence decisions about climate and nature.

You don’t need to be an expert. Your lived experience matters. Through Voices, you’ll be supported to share your perspective, contribute to public debate, and help ensure decisions reflect real life.

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Every Breath Matters

Are you aged 26 or under?

Join Choked Up for an afternoon exploring clean air, climate justice, and the right for everyone to breathe clean air.

What to expect?
Hear from an inspiring keynote speaker and connect with other young people passionate about creating healthier, fairer communities.

Explore a range of interactive stalls and activities led by youth campaigners from Choked Up and Teach the Future. Find out how to influence local decision-makers, and discover ways to get involved in campaigns for cleaner air.

University of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR
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Young People

Communicating Climate

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Is your organisation campaigning for climate justice or building support for stronger climate leadership? Media Trust's free expert-led training programme can help you strengthen your communications and reach more people.

Now in its sixth year, Communicating Climate is Media Trust’s award-winning programme supporting charities and community groups to communicate climate issues with confidence, creativity and impact.

Delivered in partnership with MG OMD, the programme brings together specialist workshops and peer support sessions exploring how to:

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