Top Posts
FG says desertification has disrupted livelihoods of over...
UN agency says deadly floods show need for...
NOA sensitises on climate change impact
UN climate change director calls for urgent action...
Environmental activist dismisses CoP meetings on climate change...
Trump administration says it won’t publish major climate...
Climate change: Stakeholders demand action on land use,...
Report: Climate change threatening global data centres
IMF warns climate change may deepen Nigeria’s debt...
Report: Death toll of European Heatwave 3 times...
EcoNai Newsroom
  • Newsround
  • Nigeria
  • Africa
  • World
World

UK: High Peak Borough Council launches climate change grants

by Arinze Chijioke May 5, 2022
written by Arinze Chijioke May 5, 2022
835

High Peak Borough Council has called on groups to apply for grants worth up to £500 each to fund climate change projects in Derbyshire.

The grants, according to the council, were part of its commitment to reduce local CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, increase the ability of nature to absorb and store greenhouse gas emissions, and build resilience in nature to mitigate the impact of climate change.

The council, on its website, said that the aim is to mobilise the resources of local communities, encourage people to work together in a voluntary capacity and empower individuals and communities to take action.

It explained that small grants, between £200 and £500, are available to help support the delivery of the Climate Change Strategy and support practical measures such as tree planting and habitat improvement, educative actions to increase awareness and the skills needed to change and adapt lifestyles, green travel/transport schemes, energy-saving in community buildings, local food projects and recycling and reuse projects.

Read also: Bank of England to focus on financial resilience to climate change

In his reaction, Jean Todd, executive councillor for climate change, said he hoped it would encourage people to turn their ideas into actions.

“I look forward to seeing the innovative and creative projects that result from this extra help,” he said.

The council said that individuals seeking to make a difference to the environment were also eligible to apply for the funding, adding that it had published a list of possible climate change initiatives on its website.

“They include planting trees, sustainable food projects and green travel schemes,” it said.

The fund is for any community group which needs some help to set up a project to support nature or tackle climate change. The group’s main purpose does not need to be related to the environment, just the specific project it would deliver.

Story was adapted from BBC.

Climate changeCouncilGrants
0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
admineconai

previous post
Bank of England to focus on financial resilience to climate change
next post
College publishes book on climate change education

Related Posts

UN agency says deadly floods show need for...

July 22, 2025

UN climate change director calls for urgent action...

July 18, 2025

Environmental activist dismisses CoP meetings on climate change...

July 18, 2025

Trump administration says it won’t publish major climate...

July 18, 2025

Report: Climate change threatening global data centres

July 14, 2025

Report: Death toll of European Heatwave 3 times...

July 9, 2025

Japanese Island evacuates residents after relentless earthquake

July 7, 2025

5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast

July 7, 2025

Trump shuts down U.S. website on climate change

July 7, 2025

Report: Absa’s Mauritius Unit to Nearly Quadruple Green...

June 30, 2025

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Newsletter

Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Bloglovin
  • Vimeo

@2021 - All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by Eco-Nai+

EcoNai Newsroom
  • Newsround
  • Nigeria
  • Africa
  • World