This means looking at your community’s carbon emissions as a whole and considering up front what you want to achieve overall. Research has shown that this tends to be more effective than running ad hoc projects, which are unlikely to add up to a community-wide shift.
It will help you to build up a critical mass of community awareness and support – from attracting volunteers to bringing in funding.
This helps you to prioritise projects, so that you’re tackling the biggest sources of emissions that are within your community’s control. It’s often a good idea to start with something that will have a direct benefit to individuals in your community, to build up awareness and support.
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A diverse group of 40 residents from across Cumbria, chosen by sortition (lottery), has produced a set of 17 recommendations for change and a set of principles to guide decision making.
Check out our new pilot project:
Cumbrian Carrot Connections
We’re inviting Cumbrian schools to explore the joys of local, seasonal food through hands-on experiences on farms and in the classroom.
Not sure where to start? There are already some great sustainability groups throughout Cumbria, find your local group on Zero Carbon Cumbria.
If you’re looking to help your community, why not spread the word and help people save energy and money in their own home? We provide free sessions to enable you to help your community, clients and colleagues access free support to make homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat.
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