Join our climate specialist group
From retrofitting to sustainable food networks, our members are at the forefront of the community response to the climate crisis. Join our climate specialist group today to learn and swap ideas with your peers.
Tools, events and resources to take action
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Community organisations and climate action
Research and practical resources to support community organisations and community businesses to tackle climate change, including different approaches, business models and examples to take climate action.
Published: 01 September 2023
My Community
Climate action hub
In this hub on the My Community website you will find resources, toolkits and guides to help you take action, wherever you are in your climate action journey.
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Supporting community climate action is crucial to achieving COP28 ambitions
With the COP climate summit over for another year, Locality members continue to take action on climate in their local communities. In our Locality manifesto we're calling for major reforms to make it easier to create community-led climate projects.
Published: 15 December 2023
My Community
Cost of living hub
Rising costs and a lack of energy efficiency are hitting organisations hard - here you'll find free resources and advice to help you manage with rising costs and reduce energy costs.
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Responding to the climate emergency
As Locality and our members continue to increase our engagement around the climate crisis, this Locality Convention 2022 workshop looked at the contribution that community organisations and businesses can make to counter the climate crisis and to do this in a way that also addresses social justice.
Published: 15 February 2023
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Read Locality's carbon reduction plan
As well as supporting members, we are making progress on reducing our own admissions. Read Locality's carbon footprint report and reduction plan.
What are our members doing?
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Straight from the roof to the plate
Find out how Octopus Community Network are simultaneously tackling food poverty and climate change.
Published: 29 June 2022
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How can London’s community organisations take action on climate change?
We hear about the amazing environmental sustainability work at Stonegrove Community Trust
Published: 29 June 2022
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Action West London receives a Climate Action Fund grant
One of our members, Action West London, have recently gained recognition for their excellent work with and within their local community, receiving a large grant fund from the National Lottery Community Fund as well as a prestigious award.
Published: 10 May 2022
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Stonebridge City Farm
“It’s not just about working with animals – volunteering gives people a real sense of value”
Published: 29 June 2022
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Powering up for a greener, fairer future
Meet Locality member Energise Sussex Coast, who are tackling the climate crisis with community-owned renewable power and energy saving schemes
Published: 29 June 2022