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Improving our climate, nature and health together

Everyone has a role to play

In West Oxfordshire, residents, businesses, and community groups are taking action to reduce emissions, restore nature, and prepare for a changing climate. A climate and ecological emergency has been declared locally, with shared ambitions to become a carbon-neutral council by 2030 and support a net-zero district by 2050. Progress is being driven through collaboration between communities and organisations, alongside investment in practical, on-the-ground projects such as improving home energy efficiency, installing renewable energy like solar panels and heat pumps, expanding electric vehicle charging, and developing community-led energy schemes.

Nature recovery is also being led locally, with landowners, volunteers, and groups working on tree planting, habitat restoration, and joined-up land management. These efforts are helping to create more climate-resilient ecosystems while improving wellbeing and access to green spaces. Wider collaboration is also underway on issues such as energy planning and climate adaptation.

Residents and communities can access funding, advice, and practical guidance to turn ideas into action - from reducing home energy use and shifting to lower-carbon travel, to taking part in local environmental and nature projects. More information is available through the Climate and Nature action pages on this website.

Lasting change depends on collective action. To help people get started, a range of trusted resources has been brought together.

Climate Action Oxfordshire is a practical online resource offering ideas and guidance for individuals and communities to take climate action - visit the website to explore actions that work for you.

Take action at home

Guidance, tools, and programmes are available to help you reduce your environmental impact at home:

Simple everyday actions can make a big difference in reducing your environmental impact:

  • Carbon Footprint Calculator – Understand your carbon footprint and get personalised steps to reduce your impact across home, travel, food and lifestyle.
  • Better Housing Better Health support - Access free advice, support, and funding options to make your home warmer, more energy-efficient, and cheaper to run.
  • Homewise - Create a free personalised home energy plan with tailored recommendations to improve comfort, reduce energy bills and cut carbon emissions.
  • Wildlife-Friendly Gardening – Create habitats for pollinators and wildlife with practical tips to make your garden more nature-friendly.
  • Climate Action Oxfordshire – practical steps you can take to live more sustainably - whatever time, money, or effort you can spare.
  • Community Action Groups – Get involved in local group working on everything from waste reduction to nature restoration.

Take action through your organisation

Guidance, tools, and programmes are available depending on your role:

Explore ways to make your school more sustainable and nature-friendly:

  • Action on Carbon & Energy in Schools (ACES) - Get expert support to cut your school’s energy use and carbon emissions.
  • Let’s Go Zero 2030 - Join a national campaign helping schools create and implement sustainability action plans.
  • Wild Oxfordshire - Schools & Youth Resources - Access nature recovery guidance tailored for teachers, students, and youth groups.

Drive climate and nature action through your organisation:

Support local nature and climate goals through parish-level initiatives:

Preparing for a Changing Climate - A Practical Guide for Oxfordshire Communities – Practical steps to protect homes, support wildlife, strengthen neighbourhood networks and prepare for extreme weather:

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Funding & support

A range of grants and funding opportunities are available to support local action:

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