Sunday, March 1, 2026

Two-thirds of children in the UK are scared of climate change, major new survey...

A new national survey of 7-14-year-old children found that 65% are frightened of climate change and almost a third feel powerless to make a...

New transparency guides for decision-makers address climate change adaptation, loss and damage

ICAT (Initiative for Climate Action Transparency) has launched three new guides targeted at climate change decision-makers leading adaptation policies and projects. According to the authors,...

Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopens for applications

Following the success of the first two rounds where a combined total of up to 134,000 new trees will be planted across England’s towns...

Peatbog wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show

An immersive display boasting a real piece of ‘borrowed’ Cumbrian peatbog to highlight the critical importance of UK peatlands to our climate, and urging...

ICON on Demand: Sarah Divall talks about creating sustainable change in her ICON webinar

Last week Sarah Divall from the environmental charity Hubbub sat down with us in a webinar about changing our attitudes towards a more sustainable...

Minister thanks councils for efforts in tackling climate change

In his speech at London Climate Action Week, Eddie Hughes (Parliamentary Under Secretary for Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government) recognised 'the vital...

Government proposals to strengthen protected landscapes announced

Plans to boost nature recovery and safeguard England’s national parks for future generations have been set out. The proposals, which will be subject to consultation,...

Oils, food waste and algae to power RAF jets under new Ministry of Defence...

Algae, alcohol and household waste will power RAF fighter jets under new Ministry of Defence (MOD) plans to slash carbon emissions. Aircraft including F-35s, Typhoons...

M&S launches first sustainability-focused innovation challenge

Alongside the innovation and investment firm True, M&S’s Ignite team is looking for ideas and technologies that can encourage more sustainable behaviours amongst its customers,...

Scotland opens upskilling fund to address climate change

People who are part of, or wishing to enter a land or nature-based industry, can apply for funding support to gain practical skills required...