Environment and Climate Change

Our environment and climate change events are a great way to find out how you can become cleaner and greener, but also to se what we're doing as part of our commitment net zero by 2027.

Green Festival

This year's Green Festival will take place on Saturday 19 September.

Our Green Festivals are a series of events designed to educate and engage with communities, helping them to make more sustainable choices in their day-to-day lives.

The events are free to attend, and with various stalls managed by local people, small businesses, charities and groups, there are plenty of fun activities for all ages including arts and crafts, music, local food vendors and games.

Climate Forum

Our Climate Change Forums enable wider collaboration on carbon reduction and environmental best practice conversations amongst key stakeholders. Taking place this year at Attenborough Nature Reserve on Friday 24 April, the event is free to attend with:

• Key speaker presentations from:
  • East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMMCA), Michael Gallagher, Director Climate Resilience and Green Growth/Jacob Vivian, Head of Green Growth, presentation title TBC.
  • Broxtowe Borough Council’s Journey to Carbon Neutrality, Cllr Helen Skinner, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Climate Change.
  • Nottingham Energy Partnership, Miranda Cumberbatch/Augusta Moore, Affordable Warmth Programme Manager, 'Making Your Carbon Journey Happen'.
  • Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, Liz Fluety Head of People and Nature/Erin McDaid Head of Communications and Marketing. 'Embracing Natural Solutions and Local Action to Create a Wilder Nottinghamshire in the Face of a Combined Ecological and Climate Crisis'.
• Breakout sessions for detailed information, real life case studies and discussions for businesses, community groups, residents and schools.
• Networking.
• Stall holders – experts across the region including:
  • Pulp Friction
  • Greening Beeston
  • Nottinghamshire County Council Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Team
  • Nottingham Energy Partnership
  • Midlands Net Zero Hub
  • Nottingham Green Umbrella
  • Nottinghamshire County Council Flood Risk Management Team
  • Broxtowe Borough Council’s Environment Team
  • Nottingham Green Umbrella/Beeston Repair Café

There are limited spaces - find out more and book for free at https://climateform.eventbrite.com (Opens in a new window)