Devolution Bill – Jan 2026 update We are working with climate and nature groups across England to press for Mayors to be made legally responsible for climate and nature. This will include amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill to strengthen its provisions for climate and nature. See this Briefing Paper. The Devolution Bill is now in the HouseContinue reading “The Devolution Bill”
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The National Emergency Briefing
The National Emergency Briefing A National Emergency Briefing for MPs and public figures took place in Westminster on 27 November 2025. It brought together recognised experts to explain how climate and nature risks are expected to affect the UK, and what actions could reduce those risks. It covered climate breakdown, biodiversity, food security, economy, nationalContinue reading “The National Emergency Briefing”
Storing our water supply
Sustainable innovation is key to meeting our water supply needs Following 3 years of campaigning by the Water Matters community (which includes Havant Climate Alliance) we still need to persuade Southern Water to look at innovative ways to capture and store water, rather than the expensive and carbon-intensive plans they have for recycling effluent atContinue reading “Storing our water supply”
Why we oppose effluent recycling
Havant Climate Alliance has been campaigning against Southern Water’s plans to recycle effluent from Budds Far, store it in the new Havant Thicket Reservoir and then pump it 40km to Otterbourne. We will be stepping up our campaign later in the year as their plans go for approval Some of the factsWe are not shortContinue reading “Why we oppose effluent recycling”
Resources on Climate and the Environment for Faith Groups
This June we’ll be organising our fifth Havant Borough Big Green Week Could your place of worship organise a special service? A display? A coffee morning? Videos? A speaker? You can find plenty of ideas and resources here There are lots of resources including the Climate Emergency Toolkit which guides your church or Christian organisationContinue reading “Resources on Climate and the Environment for Faith Groups”
Devolution, Climate & Nature
As you probably know, Local Government devolution and reorganisation is under way, with Hampshire and Solent on a fast track to be a new strategic authority to include Hampshire county, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight.For details on the proposed changes, Hampshire Climate Action Network Chair, Chris Holloway, has produced this briefing document whichContinue reading “Devolution, Climate & Nature”
Havant Borough Big Green Week – A-Z of ideas
Art displays and competition on green themes Allotments. Get involved shared gardening tips. Try the produce Bikes. Demonstrations of e-bikes, family cycle rides Beach cleans. Books. Displays of books about nature and climate. Reading to children Campaign against something you disagree with Community energy. Learn more about what’s involved Crafting events using upcycled materials ortoContinue reading “Havant Borough Big Green Week – A-Z of ideas”
Swapping ideas
“Swapping” ideas for Great Big Green Week 2025. Thanks to Miriam Sampson for these. The Theme for the Week is Let’s Swap Together for Good You can upload the swaps you are making to the Great Big Green Week website Everyday Lifestyle Swaps: There are many areas of our lives in which we can makeContinue reading “Swapping ideas”
Churches Count on Nature
Coinciding with the HavantBoroughBigGreenWeek, Churches are asked to take part in national wildlife count Churchyards and cemeteries will be celebrating their wildlife in a week-long event in June. During Love Your Burial Ground Weekand Churches Count on Nature (8-16 June) everyone is invited to explore their churchyards for wildlife and help survey what they find. Find out more here TheContinue reading “Churches Count on Nature”
The Climate & Nature Bill
Zero Hour has launched a campaign to encourage general election candidates to back the Climate and Nature Bill. The renamed bill was reintroduced to Parliament on 21 March by Alex Sobel MP, with cross-party backing. The campaign aims to develop an online letter of support for each constituency signed by as many individuals and local community groups as possible. Continue reading “The Climate & Nature Bill”
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