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Events The ChallengeMay Climate Mingle
Join us for our next Climate at The Boathouse!
We’ll be exploring how Plymouth’s maritime sector is responding to the climate challenge, from ports and freight to electric boats and circular innovation on the water.
Thursday 21st May, 6pm to 8pm
The Boathouse, Barbican
Inspiration
Learn the quick wins. Climate pacts and facts. Stories and journeys from residents, experts and enthusiasts. Taking positive climate action starts here.

Blossoms and blooms: five spots where spring shows up across Plymouth
Discover your favourite Plymouth spots where spring blossoms and blooms are in full swing.
Eva Wakeham | Young #LocalClimateLegend 2025
Introducing Eva, our 2025 Young #LocalClimateLegend.
Studio Skein: Rethinking Architecture Through Circular Design
How a small cooperative practice is pioneering a more sustainable, community-centred future for the built environment
How one Plymouth home went fossil free and how you can do it too
Plymouth couple show how a heat pump, solar & batteries can cut carbon, lower bills and remove the need for gas entirely

Retrofit resolutions: top home upgrades to kickstart 2026
Our guide to the top home upgrades to kickstart the new year
Electric vehicle chargepoint grants: what’s changing from 1 April 2026?
Installing an EV chargepoint? Government grants are changing, impacting eligibility, funding & which schemes stay open.
Your Carbon Handprint: Using Your Whole Hand
The most powerful carbon handprints come from using all five fingers together.
Open Call: Exploring Energy, Culture & Creativity
Submit your proposals for a new publication by 9 May 2026!
Managing Patient Food Waste Sustainably at UHP
Over the past couple of months, the catering team at UHP has completely overhauled the patient food waste process.
Your Carbon Handprint: What The Five Fingers Look Like In Practice
A in-depth look at the Carbon Handprint and how you can use it to enact climate action.
Your Carbon Handprint: Making a Positive Climate Impact
Most have heard of carbon footprints when it comes to tackling climate change, but have you heard of a carbon handprint?
Net Zero Delivery 2025 in Reflection: A Year of Progress and Partnership
Council-wide collaboration is delivering real progress toward a greener, net‑zero future for Plymouth
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What is the challenge that we all face?
Our planet is getting hotter. Plymouth recorded its highest ever temperature in August 2022. But we still have time to do something about it if we act now…
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