More information about local, national and international action on the environment
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Westbourne Village
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The parish of Westbourne in West Sussex is a thriving community and consists of the attractive village of Westbourne itself and the two hamlets of Woodmancote and Aldsworth covering approximately 1,846 acres of countryside and is the home to some 2,000 residents.
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South East Climate Alliance
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A coalition of local environment, community and faith groups (including Greening Westbourne) across south east England uniting for urgent action on climate change.
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Extinction Rebellion
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An international movement that uses non-violent civil disobedience in an attempt to halt mass extinction and minimise the risk of social collapse.
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The Final Straw Solent
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Works with local communities and businesses to highlight the impact of plastic pollution on our environment and to try to minimise the amount of plastic entering our local seas and wider oceans. Started in Emsworth in 2018.
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Energy Saving Trust
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The trust offers impartial advice to communities and households on how to reduce carbon emissions, use water more sustainably and save money on energy bills. It works with governments, local authorities, third-sector organisations and businesses.
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The Carbon Trust
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The Carbon Trust is a world-leading organisation helping businesses, governments and the public sector to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy through carbon reduction, energy-saving strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.
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Woodlands Trust
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The Woodlands Trust aim to create new native woodland with the help of communities, schools, organisations and individuals. They protect our precious ancient woods, restore the ones that are damaged and fight for those under threat. They do this by inspiring people up and down the country to visit woods, plant trees, and enjoy the many benefits that woodland has to offer.
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Panel on Climate Change
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change. It was established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988 to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current state of knowledge in climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic impacts. In the same year, the UN General Assembly endorsed the action by WMO and UNEP in jointly establishing the IPCC.