Climate

Join Eden Project to explore the findings from an independent evaluation of The Big Lunch and the wider communities programme by the Belong Network.

In the face of social division, economic pressure and the ongoing climate and mental health crises, strengthening the glue that binds us together has never been more important.

Join this webinar to explore the findings from an independent evaluation of The Big Lunch and the wider communities programme by the Belong Network, showing how these initiatives bring people together and help: 

Manchester City Council is a proud partner of the Carbon Literacy Trust, and to celebrate Carbon Literacy Action Day 2025, training is on offer free of charge!

Join Sow the City for their third Green & Blue Spaces Action Network event, with special guest Mayor Andy Burnham alongside speakers from community organisations who are linking their nature-based projects to improving health and other industry professionals:

Viv Andrews (The Monastery)
Claire Biggs (SNUG)
Tabz O'Brien (GM Live Well)
Dave Bell (Principal Officer for Health & Environment at Natural England)

This session will shine a spotlight on the proven and vital connection between our green and blue spaces and health, including the new Live Well agenda.

This session features a presentation which

An evening of reflection on the highs and lows of climate action over the last 25 years and the priorities to support action now.

Join to hear from Nature Neighbourhoods projects and others about community-led greening, learn how to strengthen your impact through inspirational speakers and case studies, and start to plan your next steps through practical workshops and resources.

In this session, Utility Aid will share the range of support and services available

This session will build an understanding of how climate justice and racial justice intersect, and assess the barriers to climate engagement.

The effects of the climate crisis are vastly unequal and unevenly felt across different places and communities. We cannot achieve climate justice without dismantling the global model of extractivism that exploits racialised and marginalised communities.