In response to the report, we are asking politicians to: 🌲Ensure local authorities have the capacity and expertise to deliver effective Local Nature Recovery Strategies to protect and restore #biodiversity and ensure that everyone has access to #nature rich green spaces.

Blueprint partner ADEPT has published their manifesto asks below... ADEPT calls for: 💫More ambitious #devolution ❌An end to competitive bidding 📈A commitment to sustainable growth and #LevellingUp #CPC23 #ClimateActionNow #localgov

Are you working on UK local climate action? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Complete this short survey to contribute to our research exploring what local climate action looks like. forms.gle/SZZJYfWX1fsxRo…. Deadline is 11th October. @PCANcities Grantham LSE Climate Change Research Group

👏A great example of place based climate action in a London Borough, Redbridge Council!

Must-read! Prof. Joeri Rogelj writes a response in nature to the PM's recent climate-policy roll-backs. He highlights how the measures will diminish the UK’s #climate leadership, stifle innovation’s momentum and cost consumers. Read more 👇 ow.ly/BClB50PSZmS

📢 Calling all Blueprint supporters! Our partners at @PCANcities want to hear from you, with examples of local climate action! See more 👇 #LocalGov #ClimateAction #ClimateActionNow

Interesting discussions on local climate action & challenges at LGC #LGCNetZero event with contributions from Blueprint partners Climate Emergency UK & ADEPT. Here's a reminder of what we're calling for to help councils scale up and speed up action: adeptnet.org.uk/sites/default/…

This amendment is also supported by the Blueprint Coalition and UK100 it would make a huge difference to enabling councils to promote healthy low carbon housing and ensure places are more resilient to extreme weather events.

Important discussions kicked off last week by London Councils and Local Government Association (LGA) MPs about what government can do to help councils everywhere deliver on their net zero ambitions. We need to keep this conversation going.

Fascinating and essential reading from Blueprint Coalition member Grantham Imperial about how taking action on climate change can make all our lives better, drawing directly on the views of a representative sample of the public.

Trees bring so many benefits. The Blueprint Coalition is calling for more support for councils to accelerate tree planting as well as protecting exsiting trees.

It's great to see the value of active travel and safe infrastructure being recognised by Professor Chris Whitty. Making it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle everyday trips isn't just better for our environment - it's great for our health & communities too👇 gov.uk/government/pub…

A very useful toolkit from GFI. Warrington is one of the councils using climate bonds to good effect as this case study from Blueprint partners Ashden☀️🌎💡 and Friends of the Earth shows groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/climate-action…

Well done to Enfield Council and Thames21 - a great example of joining up community engagement, nature restoration and increased resilience to climate change.

📢 Calling all green entrepreneurs in the UK and the global south! Know a business that’s boosting #skills, empowering young people and helping to create a #sustainable society? 🌍Applications for the 2024 Ashden Awards are open! 📝Apply by 25 January: bit.ly/24-apply

Still time to register for this event from Blueprint partner mySociety!

New research from Blueprint partner Friends of the Earth. The decline of bus services disroportionately affects those living on low incomes, people of colour and disabled people, who are less likely to own a car. Government investment in public transport is a key Blueprint ask.

Tackling climate change locally can be so beneficial to cutting climate emissions and creating better places to live. Find out how Southwark Council is reducing car use, encouraging walking and cycling, improving air quality and creating greener streets 👇groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/solutions/how-…