Becoming England's Greenest Region
New Community Forest created in the North East to support a greener future
Defra, England Community Forests and local councils across the North East area are today announcing the creation of a new Community Forest to bring people closer to nature in the North East.
Shared Future publish North of Tyne Citizens’ Assembly Report
North of Tyne Citizens’ Assembly Report has been published with thirty recommendations to go to Cabinet from the fifty citizens who discussed how the region can combat climate change.
Business Energy Efficiency Project (Durham) – free factsheets for business
Our BEEP factsheets have been written to help County Durham SMEs understand some of the energy and money saving options that are available. They cover a wide range of topics, technologies and techniques that can help an SME make financial savings and improve efficiencies across the business.
Community Energy support from Northern Powergrid
The community energy page on the Northern Powergrid website has lots more useful resources and information for communities.
Resources from True North Sustainability
North East firm True North Sustainability, a partner and supporter of NEECCo has a range of resources to support organisations and business become more sustainable. Climate change course ½ day IEMA approved course run through Northumbria University Carbon… Read More
Climate action: council plans
LGA (Local Government Association) are collecting council climate change action plans for councils to compare with one another. Follow the link for further information. https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/climate-change/climate-action-council-plans
COP26 – How to get involved
For the first time, the UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 1-12 November 2021. The climate talks will be the biggest international summit the UK has ever hosted; bringing together… Read More
Zero Carbon Britain – executive summary
Zero Carbon Britain: Rising to the Climate Emergency models a technically robust endpoint where we have achieved net zero greenhouse gas emissions – let’s call this ‘zero carbon’. Our work clearly demonstrates that we already have the tools and technology needed to efficiently power the UK with 100% renewable energy, to feed ourselves sustainably and so to play our part in leaving a safe and habitable climate for our children and future generations.
Last Updated: 27 July 2021 by Allison Madine
Greening the Economy of North East England
Investors in the Environment (iiE) is a national environmental accreditation scheme. It is designed to help organisations save time and money, reduce their impact on the environment, and get promoted for their green credentials while developing their sustainability… Read More