Dorset Climate Action Network is inspiring action to tackle the climate and ecological crisis. It acts as an incubator of good ideas, supports a network of community activists and sows the seeds of change by offering learning opportunities.
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Beneficiaries
Situation
Dorset CAN aims to address the climate and ecological crisis head on by working with individuals and organisations across Dorset to reduce Dorset’s carbon emissions (98.5% of emissions are outside the direct control of Dorset Council) and to increase biodiversity as quickly as possible and with measurable progress by 2030. The crisis is so urgent and serious that many people are disempowered and discouraged from action to address it.
Solution
Dorset CAN serves as an expert, inspirational and creative agency for change and provides a voice for all who care about these issues and informs, educates and supports positive action. For example we have activated 400 volunteers to survey 500 kms of hedgerows on 80 farms: direct action to promote nature recovery and increase biodiversity. Our greener open homes work allows visitors to view homes where the owners have made significant green changes, encouraging behaviour change.
