From a Surrey oil well to the supreme court: how an activist changed UK climate law Sarah Finch’s fight against drilling led to a landmark ruling on fossil fuel emissions – and a leading environmental prize

Guardian piece about @wealdactiongroup.bsky.social activist Sarah Finch www.theguardian.com/environment/...

You are invited to the People’s Emergency Briefing. The film, hosted by Chris Packham, is based on the landmark November briefing by scientists in Westminster, to raise awareness & encourage people to join in local climate & nature action. Screenings map: www.nebriefing.org/screening-map
#PEBUK

Preparing for Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Hear insights from councils who have already merged & existing mayoral authorities. CE UK will also update on how the scorecards will work.

🎤 Jos Holmes — North Yorkshire Combined Authority
🎤 Daniel Gregory — Birmingham City Council
🎤 Chris Holloway — Hampshire Climate Action Network
🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979744505108

⏰ Last chance to volunteer for the 2027 Action Scorecards! We've had 236 applications and we're nearly full. 💚
Post 2:
📅 Cohort 1 closes Monday 30 March at 12pm
📅 Cohort 2 closes Monday 13 April at 12pm
Don't miss out 👉 actionnetwork.org/forms/applic...

Facing The Future 👉 The Moment Is Now | Rupert Read on #SAFER & Ecosystem Collapse | CMP YouTube video by Rupert Read

Stirring words from Rupert Read of @climatemajority.bsky.social at the SECA Annual Gathering yesterday www.youtube.com/watch?v=b23V...

Another brilliant SECA Annual Gathering yesterday! Holy Trinity Church in Guildford was bursting with energy and enthusiasm to ‘Face the Future’. A big thanks to @friends-earth.bsky.social for helping sponsor the event.

Have you booked for our Annual Gathering on 28 March in Guildford? We'll be focusing on Local Government Reform and Climate Adaptation and Resilience. Hope to see you there! www.ticketsource.co.uk/seca/2026-se...

Are you:
🏠️ Based in the UK?
💻️ Able to undertake desktop research?
🌍 Passionate about #climateaction?
✍️ If you said yes to all three, apply now to #volunteer with us at: tinyurl.com/scorecardsvo...

🚨 URGENT: The NPPF consultation is critical chance to lock in stronger climate-friendly planning restrictions for onshore oil, gas and coal

⏳ Deadline to submit: 10 March 2026

We’ve produced a short briefing on the key fossil fuel questions.

Scan the QR, or visit tinyurl.com/NPPF2026

GATWICK'S BIG ENOUGH! The High Court appeal is over:
what happens next? Find out the latest worrying developments at Dorking Climate Emergency's Zoom event on Tues Feb 17th 7-8.30pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gatwicks-b...

Collaboration & Engagement Want to know how effective UK councils’ climate plans and strategies are? Check out the Council Climate Scorecards to see your Council’s score and how it compares to others across the UK.

Councils have a unique power to help residents live sustainably & support businesses in adopting low carbon solutions. 🌳
Here's what our 2025 Action Scorecards reveal about council collaboration & engagement: councilclimatescorecards.uk/sections/s6_...

Exploring the 2025 Action Scorecards - Deep Dive with SECA Climate Emergency UK, along with the help of over 260 volunteers, created the Council Climate Action Scorecards to measure actual climate action from all UK councils and hold them to account. We're p...

Online session this Thursday! Deep dive on the Council Climate Action Scorecards in the south east with @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social! Sign up here: actionnetwork.org/events/clima...

We've opened booking for the Annual Gathering on 28 March with the theme "Facing the Future!". Sign up to learn more about Local Government Reorganisation, and Climate Adaptation and Resilience

How do we equip young people for a changing world, and what does it feel like to teach climate in a time of crisis?

Join us for:
🎬 Film screening + live online discussion
🗓 Tue 27 Jan | 6.30–7.45pm GMT | Zoom
🎙 Chaired by Caroline Lucas

FREE registration: www.tickettailor.com/events/clima...

Don't forget to sign up for our Knowledge Sharing session with @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social on 29 January talking about the Council Climate Action Scorecards and how we can work collectively to improve local climate action
actionnetwork.org/events/clima...

🌱 New Year, New Skills: Local Climate Academy Returns in 2026!
Make 2026 the year you deepen your impact on local #climateaction. We're excited to announce the next Local Climate Academy sessions, designed for campaigners, council officers, and councillors.

Parliamentary call for a televised emergency briefing For MPs and Peers to express support for briefing the nation on the threats from climate & nature breakdown to the UK’s security, food supply, health and economy.

Please ask your MP to add their name to this Parliamentary call for a prime-time televised emergency briefing to the nation on the threats posed by #climate and #nature breakdown - and the enormous opportunities if we take urgent action.
www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar...

#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp

Letter to Sir Keir Starmer and media heads Read the letter on our website

Please sign and share this open letter to the PM and the heads of the main public service broadcasters calling for an urgent televised briefing and public engagement campaign giving the facts on the climate emergency @nebriefing.bsky.social
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

National Emergency Briefing An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...

This is a letter from 1,000 UK scientists calling for MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster on Thursday morning. Please send this simple, powerful letter to your MP. www.nebriefing.org/open-letter

Decision time: Tell Keir to #StopRosebank This is the moment we've been building towards: it's final decision time for the UK Government. Equinor is trying to get the new Rosebank oil field re-approved. It's up to us all to convince the Gover...

The facts are clear. Rosebank would help oil giants, not working people or the planet.

We deserve clean, affordable energy that works for everyone

Tell Starmer to back renewables and reject Rosebank👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/the-government-wants-to-hear-from-you-on-equinors-application-for-rosebank

Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton

The next few days are crucial - please contact your MP and ask them to keep vital nature protections.

It takes two minutes via our platform. More info and links:

sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/an-urge...

📷 Hazel Dormouse © Derek Middleton

Don't forget our online Knowledge Sharing session on Wednesday 12 November from 7-8pm introducing Greener and Cleaner's Community Hub model that transforms a shopping centre unit into a thriving, engaging community space. No need to book, just log in on the day:
teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...

Hastings Eco Conference, Saturday 11 October at the White Rock Hotel. Opened by the first Green Mayor of Hastings, this event is for the many initiatives and groups doing fantastic work in the green sector and local to Hastings and Rother.
Details and tickets at buytickets.at/greenwiz/176...

See what past participants had to say:

'It was great to meet other climate activist groups who have made connections with their Councils.'

'Good mix of people and backgrounds, lots of insight into how other councils work.'

Sign up by going to: climateemergency.uk/training-events/

New Runway at Gatwick Airport is not a done deal Representatives from the legal and qualified expert team will talk about what is next to stop this new runway by the backdoor

Wondering what action you can take against the new runway at Gatwick? @cagnegatwick.bsky.social are organising an online event on 8 October at 7.30pm: New Runway at Gatwick Airport is not a Done Deal – hear from their expert team on the way forward www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-runway...

Ban Bottom Trawling in Marine Protected Areas Ban bottom trawling by emailing Minister Hardy with your thoughts.

There's just a couple of days left to respond to the government consultation on banning bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas. You can read more and add your voice here: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/171084/...

Stop Airport Expansion! Help us tell the government we don't want expansion at any UK airport, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton

📣 Stop Airport Expansion 📣

Help us tell the government WE DON’T WANT EXPANSION at any UK airport, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton.

Sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

When Lewes was Greenpeace's development international headquarters... An exhibition showcasing John May’s extensive personal archive will present a “compelling and historically significant account of Greenpeace's development”, with a spotlight on Lewes as the internatio...

Opening today! Greenpeace exhibition in Lewes www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/when-le...

Buy tickets – A co-creative writing journey into deeper Nature connection – The Willows Lakeside Retreat www.tickettailor.com/events/nicol...

As we head into the third heatwave this summer, the urgent need to address climate impacts is more evident than ever. Can you help support us in our mission of local climate action and reach an even bigger audience by funding our work?
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