CAT has a long history of offering residential and day volunteering opportunities that give people the chance to develop their skills and support our work. Fergus Paxton joined CAT’s Marketing…
After two weeks of intense debate plus a 30-hour overrun, COP29 ended with a global agreement on climate finance. CAT’s Paul Allen, an official observer, reflects on the key challenges…
As we reach the milestone of having engaged more than 250 UK councils in Carbon Literacy and Carbon Awareness training, Amanda Smith, CAT’s Head of Learning and Education, reflects on…
New research is revealing the potential of perennial green manures in improving soil health without contributing to climate change. Clo Ward shares the latest findings on this greener way to…
Rachel Calder studied Sustainable Food and Natural Resources at CAT from 2021 to 2023, exploring the role of mycorrhizal fungi in meadow restoration for her dissertation. We caught up with…
Inspired by CAT’s Zero Carbon Britain project, the village of Wedmore in Somerset has been exploring how to live more sustainably. Paul Allen revisits this community showing that practical climate…
For 26 years, Andy Rowland, based in Machynlleth, has run Ecodyfi, a not-for-profit development trust supporting and connecting sustainability-based community groups in the local area. Catriona Toms looks at some…
Social enterprises offer communities the potential to solve the challenges they face themselves and live more sustainably. Paul Allen explores the rise in local ownership models and the many benefits…
Collaboration is key to scaling up climate and nature action at the community level. Across the UK, local networks are bringing people and groups together to share their knowledge, skills…
Inspired by CAT’s research, Zero Carbon Shropshire has created a plan for the county to reach zero carbon by 2030. Amanda Smith looks at how communities, enterprises, councils and NGOs…
