Following a successful bid, and in partnership with the County Council, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and Southampton University, £495,000 of funding will allow The Greening Campaign to work with more communities to make meaningful changes to tackle climate change. This could include improving the energy efficiency of people’s homes, reducing CO2, reducing waste, reusing and repairing, being more sustainable through locally grown produce, and providing green spaces for wildlife to thrive.
Maria Miller MP said, “Action on climate change can seem intimidatingly large and abstract but by connecting communities, empowering people to engage and contribute to community development through dialogue, we can all play a part in delivering real impact right here on our doorstep. I urge all Basingstoke residents to find out more at two public events that will be held in June by The Greening Campaign.”
The Greening Campaign is a structured process, guiding communities to act on climate change and biodiversity locally. Guidance, based on experience gained from working with over 200 other groups across the UK, provides a blueprint for success for each step of the way, starting with motivating people in the community to get involved, through to making it fun and rewarding.
Residents are invited to meet representatives from The Greening Campaign at two public events:
12 June 2023 at 6.30pm: Hampshire County Council, Elizabeth II Court, Winchester SO23 8UJ
15 June 2023 at 6.30pm: St Peters Hall, St Peters Road, Petersfield GU32 3HX
For more information and to book a place visit Events – The Greening Campaign (greening-campaign.org)
