Buckingham Town Council declared a Climate Emergency in July 2019. Since then the Council has been busy investigating actions the Town Council can take, as well as looking for ways to work with partners to make a difference.
Climate Emergency Objectives:
⚡Energy – to reduce energy demand, improve energy efficiency and convert to renewable, low or zero carbon technologies for energy and heat.
🚲Transport – to promote walking, cycling and public transport. Accelerating the move to Council owned electric vehicles.
🌳Food & Land – to promote sustainable land management, including tree planting to help absorb carbon & water.
🤝Community Engagement – to engage local people in accelerating their own responses and building resilience to ongoing climate impact
♻️Economy, Housing & Waste – to support the local economy to ensure existing and new homes are climate resilient whilst reducing, re-using and recycling materials and ongoing resources e.g. water
This is what we’ve done so far:
What Can I Do?
Explore these useful organisations, local resources, and practical guides to take action on climate change today:
🏢 Carbon Trust
Access guidance, webinars, and reports on corporate sustainability, future energy systems, and footprint reduction.
🚲 Cycling UK (Bucks)
Discover community cycling groups, clubs around Bucks, local route maps, and active travel resources.
⚡ Zap-Map
View an interactive map showing all public electric vehicle charging points in Buckingham and surrounding areas.
🍎 Love Food Hate Waste
Packed with practical advice, recipes, and activities to help households reduce food waste and save money.
🌍 Friends of the Earth
Join community initiatives working to protect local habitats and prevent species extinction across the UK.
💦 Saving Water
Learn what changes you can make to save water.
♻️ Recycling for Bucks
Find recycling center locations, proper sorting guides, fly-tipping reporting, and educational resources.
🛍️ Planet Refill
Support local retailers helping reduce plastic waste through responsibly sourced, organic, and refillable products.
🌳 Woodland Trust
Free tree pack schemes for local schools and community groups to plant trees every November and March.
📊 WWF Carbon Calculator
Take a quick questionnaire to estimate your personal carbon footprint, set target goals, and track progress.
🎓 FutureLearn Courses
Free online courses on 'Climate Change: Solutions' created by leading universities covering mitigation and adaptation.
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