Natural Carbon Solutions
We face a climate emergency. Extreme weather events are on the increase and the impacts of a warming climate are becoming evident on our beloved wildlife, with some UK species being pushed to the…
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Climate Emergency
Climate change is one of the most profound environmental crises that we have ever experienced. We are losing our most precious remnants of wild natural space and vast numbers of our insects and birds. Our existing laws are too weak and we're campaigning for stronger protections for nature and wildlife. Find out how our work across Avon is helping tackle climate crisis and build a nature recovery network and how you can help play your part in the solutions to climate emergency.
Things you can do about climate change
There are simple and easy things that we can all do to reduce our carbon footprint and make a big difference to the natural world.
Change what you eat
Buy local produce, eat more plant-based foods and reduce your food miles to shrink your environmental footprint.
Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
Future of peatland looking brighter with Somerset Moor Futures
Avon Wildlife Trust is playing its part in protecting peatlands through new project, co-created with farmers and landowners.
Change how you travel
Reduce your travel emissions
Change your energy use
Energy used in buildings accounted for around 20% of total UK emissions in 2022. Reducing your household energy use by switching to a renewable energy supplier or purchasing a heat pump will help…
Sir David Attenborough calls for role of nature to be recognised in fight against climate change in new film
The Wildlife Trusts say ambitious nature recovery should be focus at COP26
Heathland and moorland
These wild, open landscapes stretch over large areas and are most often found in uplands. Although slow to awaken in spring, by late summer heathland can be an eye-catching purple haze of heather…
What is an ecological emergency, and what can I do about it?
Back in early February, which was incredibly just three months ago, we made an important announcement about nature in Bristol alongside Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees. In the announcement, an ‘…
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…