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Climate Action Leeds
Zero carbon, nature friendly, socially just Leeds by the 2030s
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The ladder of participation
This blog post is part of our "Movement Building resources" series. To find more, see https://www.climateactionleeds.org.uk/news-and-blog...
Sep 28, 20237 min read
Profile of Climate Action Leeds community hubs soars at Leeds 2023 summer activities
Scarecrows, art exhibitions & a big bike fix brought environmental themes to local Leeds 2023 activities throughout July & August to...
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Craftivist artwork celebrated at city centre exhibition
Monday 11th September launched the three day exhibition at Holy Trinity Church on Boar Lane, part of Leeds' Civic Trust Heritage Open...
Sep 14, 20231 min read
South Leeds Library of Things- Leeds Festival Salvaging 2023
Every year £100,000’s worth of camping equipment is left behind at Bramham Park by Leeds Festival goers. A number of organisations travel...
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Case Study: Seacroft Craftivists
Seacroft Craftivists are a local group who use donated yarn, beads and other craft items to campaign on environmental related issues....
Aug 2, 20231 min read
Seacroft Forest Garden officially opened by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire
Local volunteers have transformed the previously derelict site into a working green space for the community Seacroft Forest Garden, a...
Jul 28, 20233 min read
Going Green Ambassador Training
Do you want to make a positive impact on the environment and help your organisation become more sustainable? Do you have a passion for...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Climate Action Seacroft volunteer secures job with TCV
Climate Action Seacroft volunteer Jess Thomas has been recruited into her dream job at Hollybush Conservation Centre, just weeks after...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Seacroft Forest Garden to be officially opened by Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire
Local volunteers have transformed the previously derelict site into a working green space for the community Seacroft Forest Garden, a new...
Jul 18, 20233 min read
FoodWise Leeds & partners host summer Little Veg Library & Sustainable Food Growing Workshop!
FoodWise Leeds, Feed Leeds and Season Well are celebrating after a sunny and successful Little Veg Libraries & Sustainable Food Growing...
Jun 23, 20232 min read
Calls for collective and community involvement at launch of first climate action city centre hub
Imagine Leeds is a dedicated space for working together to overcome the climate, nature, and social crises. Leading figures from across...
Jun 23, 20234 min read
Imagine Leeds opening – first look photos from the night
Imagine Leeds, the first ever climate action hub in the heart of Leeds, opened on Thursday 8 June. Over 130 people attended including...
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Job role - Climate Action Leeds Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to lead VAL’s coordination of Climate Action Leeds (CAL). Climate Action Leeds is an ambitious five-year...
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Leaders of Leeds come together to open first ever climate action city centre hub
Imagine Leeds is a dedicated space for people to work together on overcoming the climate, nature, and social crises. Leading figures from...
Jun 2, 20234 min read
Crafting the way to a brighter Seacroft
Stitch by stitch, members of the Seacroft Craftivists SRG (self-reliant group) are pulling together to keep the earth colourful. I was...
May 12, 20232 min read
What's on in May and June - Climate Action Leeds
Take a look at some of the events taking place across Climate Action Leeds and the wider Climate Action network this month. Some of these...
May 2, 20231 min read
What's on in April and May - Climate Action Leeds
Take a look at some of the events taking place across Climate Action Leeds and the wider Climate Action network this month. Some of these...
Apr 5, 20231 min read
Compost Collective Leeds: Programme expanding after pilot success!
FoodWise Leeds is celebrating the success of delivering a 1-year community composting pilot, in partnership with local grass-roots...
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Job Opportunity: Transport Just Transition organiser
Could you be our next Just Transition 'Transport' Organiser? Leeds TIDAL are recruiting a 7-hour job share partner to join our current...
Mar 1, 20231 min read
What's on in February and March - Climate Action Leeds
Take a look at some of the events taking place across Climate Action Leeds and the wider Climate Action network this month. Some of these...
Feb 1, 20231 min read
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