Becoming England's Greenest Region
VONNE Climate Action Alliance launches Going Green Together
Over the last few months VONNE and the other members of the VONNE Climate Action Alliance (VCAA) have been working hard to engage and discuss with others in the North East VCSE sector about how we can create and support a… Read More
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
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
Posted: 29 September 2021 by Amy Coates
Join the Green Challenge
Get your free seeds in the post and join Together TV’s Green Challenge! New to gardening and cooking? Worry not! Together TV will walk you step by step through top tips and exclusive videos with TV Chef Rustie Lee… Read More