Future Directions CIC action on climate change
In light of the recent climate discussions at COP26 in Glasgow, not-for-profit social care provider, Future Directions CIC, share how their Green Superheroes project will help make a difference.…
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Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
Seeding the Change
Seeding the Change are running weekly gardening sessions and community events for local residents.
Change what you eat
Buy local produce, eat more plant-based foods and reduce your food miles to shrink your environmental footprint.
Change your energy use
Energy used in buildings accounted for around 20% of total UK emissions in 2022. Reducing your household energy use by switching to a renewable energy supplier or purchasing a heat pump will help…
Change how you travel
Reduce your travel emissions
RSPB Dove Stone trial innovative new technique in peatland restoration
Willow stakes which have kindly been donated by Griffin Wood and RSPB Blacktoft Sands will provide a natural solution to peat erosion at RSPB Dove Stone, Oldham. News item contributed by Callum…
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
What we do
GMEF is the UK’s first regional environmental impact fund and it will benefit the region socially, environmentally and financially. It will be a central funding source for projects that work within strategic plans to help Greater Manchester realise its environmental ambitions in the long term.
Heathland and moorland
These wild, open landscapes stretch over large areas and are most often found in uplands. Although slow to awaken in spring, by late summer heathland can be an eye-catching purple haze of heather…
Bickershaw Wetland Enhancement
The Bickershaw Wetland Enhancement project is looking for an investment of £150,000 to improve a regionally important habitat, reduce local flood risk and protect wildlife.
How to go peat free at home
Our homes and gardens have an important role in the fight against climate change. Help preserve vital peatland by going peat free.