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Climate emergency

Our work to tackle the climate emergency and how you can get involved.

How we are tackling the climate emergency

How the climate emergency affects Southwark and what we’re doing about it.

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Make your home or building greener

Apply for funding to make your home, school or community building better for the environment.

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Save money and help the environment

Take action to save money, resources and protect nature.

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Southwark climate action schools

Southwark climate action schools work together to help tackle the climate emergency.

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Track our progress

Learn the latest information on emissions in Southwark, and read about some of the work we’ve done over the last year, and what we plan to do this year.

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Southwark biodiversity fund

The Southwark biodiversity fund will provide grants of £15,000 to £120,000 to not-for-profit groups to deliver biodiversity enhancements in the borough.

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Strategic documents and governance

Read about our approach to tackling climate change.

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Community involvement in the climate emergency

Find out about the community stakeholder panel and citizens' jury.
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Southwark community energy fund

Grants for local schools, faith groups and community groups for green energy projects.
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Page last updated: 29 January 2025

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