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- Biodiversity, Environment
Today is the day in 2025 that humanity has consumed all of the annual supply of natural resources – farmland capacity, fish stocks, forests, and emit more CO2 etc – that ecosystems can regenerate or absorb. This is called “Overshoot Day” and the day this falls each year is getting
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- Climate
Uttlesford District Council has been recognised as a ‘most improved’ council in the latest Climate Emergency UK Action Scorecards. The scorecards rank all UK local authorities on how they are tackling climate change and is an independent assessment across seven key areas: buildings, planning, transport, governance, biodiversity, waste and community
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- Biodiversity, Environment
We hope everyone who attended the recent Sustainable Uttlesford Members meeting, in association with Roding and West Essex Farm Cluster group, at Bury Farm enjoyed it. It was a wonderful evening, with lots of positive connections made. Thank you to Jane Donaghy and Jonathan Clarke for hosting, and to Darren
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- Environment, Funding
The national Lottery are looking to fund projects that help people connect with and care for nature in their area and/or make a positive difference to the environment. They can provide funding from amounts between £300 and £20,000 for up to two years. If you have suitable projects, and can
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- Community, Energy, Training
As mentioned previously, there’s a great opportunity to raise the profile of your initiative through an interactive map at the Museum of Power. They’re keen to showcase the fantastic work happening across the county. If you haven’t yet expressed interest—either to Adam (Adam.Birchweaver@essex.gov.uk) or to Roger at the Museum—please do
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- Community, Energy, Training
In response to your feedback, Community Energy Pathways (CEP) will be hosting a dedicated workshop on rooftop feasibility and financial planning for community energy projects. This will take place on Monday 22nd July, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. It promises to be a valuable session, so do register and mark your