Welcome to Climate Connections for Citizens
We’ve created this resource hub full of tools and inspiration to help you on your journey towards net zero.
Why? Because we all have a role to play in creating a healthier, greener and more prosperous future. If we all work together to tackle climate change now, this future is within our reach. So, let’s get started.
Inspiration
Feeling overwhelmed? Start here for quick wins, climate pledges and stories from experts and enthusiasts.
Plymouth Green Open Homes is back!
Visit and explore homes and projects across the city that have improved their energy efficiency and sustainability
Plymouth BUSiness Trail: Explore the City and Be in with a Chance to Win
Looking for a reason to hop on the bus and explore Plymouth this autumn?
Leave the Car at Home for World Car Free Day
Give car-free travel a try this World Car Free Day!
Free Weekend Bus Travel in Plymouth This September
This September you can travel by bus for free from Plymouth on Saturdays and Sundays.
Eat Fresh, Buy Local: Simple Ways to Make Food Go Further
Everyday food choices that support your health, your budget and the planet
Plug-in Solar Panels Now Legal Across Great Britain
Households can save hundreds on bills as plug-in solar panels become legal to use and buy across the country
Young people invited to help shape the UK’s climate and nature policies
Young people aged 16–25 can apply to help shape future UK climate and nature policies.
Riding Right in Plymouth: Know the Difference Before You Ride
As e-scooters launch, it's important that everyone understands the difference between legal and illegal e-scooters.
If you help, other people will help and it makes a big difference, even the little things.
Archie Martin Young Climate Legend winner 2024
Events
Stay update to date with our events, from community workshops to free, family-friendly days out.
Resources
We have plenty of resources available to help you on your journey, and share what’s happening across the city. From community handbooks to sustainability maps, why not browse our resource library?
BUSiness Trail Map
Collect the ten letters, and work out the phrase
Eat Well. Save Money. Waste Less. Climate Connections Recipe Book
Simple recipes & practical tips to help you save money, reduce waste & make your food go further
Transform how you teach climate change
In 20 minutes you’ll feel ready to teach climate change and leave with one 10-minute activity you can use tomorrow.
Plymouth Net Zero Progress Indicators 2025
A report on Plymouth's Net Zero progress based on annual monitoring of key performance indicators. Based on 2024 data.
Food Carbon Footprint Chart
The simple formula to cut your diet’s carbon footprint
Climate change mitigation through dietary change article
This article systematically reviews the published evidence on the effect of sustainable diets on carbon footprints.
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How you can get involved
Our individual actions matter. Explore what simple changes you can make for each of these climate themes to get started on your journey to net zero.
