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== Sustainability initiatives ==


=== Campaigns ===
<center><big>'''Community action has a lot to offer.''' See it, celebrate it and sample it.</big></center>


*[http://www.nationalparkcity.london/ Greater London National Park City]
'''Welcome to CASwiki's London portal.''' Our focus is on Community Action for Sustainability. This includes [[Community involvement UK|community involvement]] through [[Climate action UK|climate action]], [[Ecological restoration UK|environmental action]] and many other [[Community action UK#CASwiki topics|sustainability topics]].
*[http://www.hacan.org.uk/ HACAN Clearskies], representing residents under the Heathrow flight path


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The gift of climate and ecological emergency is that we all get to work together. Ordinary citizens and community groups naturally share what they learn, and what they know of what helps. Everyone can help, everyone has something to offer, everyone is welcome. We all need to design, make and grow a better future for ourselves, our communities and our world. Together we [[Citizens Action Network handbook|CAN]]. Yes we CAN.


*[http://ttkensaltokilburn.ning.com/ Transition Town Kensal to Kilburn]
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== Initiatives by topic ==
'''[[Community action London#What's here|What's here]] - [[Community action London#Events|Events]] - [[Community action London#Near you|Near you]] - [[Community action London#Co-create|Co-create]]''' - [[Community action UK|CASwiki UK]] - [[Community action|CASwiki global]]


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== News and comment ==
 
=== Arts, sport and culture ===
 
[http://www.goodgym.org/ GoodGym], helps people get fit by doing good - [http://londonbusesonebusatatime.blogspot.co.uk/ London buses: one bus at a time] - [http://www.magnificentrevolution.org/ Magnificent Revolution], Bike Power People - [http://platformlondon.org/ Platform], describes itself as "bringing together environmentalists, artists, human rights campaigners, educationalists and community activists to create innovative projects driven by the need for social and environmental justice, ([[wikipedia:Platform (art group)|Wikipedia]])
 
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:List_of_twin_towns_and_sister_cities_in_the_United_Kingdom#London|London, Sister cities]]
 
=== Biodiversity ===
 
[http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/ London Wildlife Trust] - [http://wowga.wordpress.com/ West London Organic and Wildlife Gardening Association] (WOWga)
 
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:category:Nature reserves in London|Nature reserves in London]], [[wikipedia:category:Sites of Special Scientific Interest in London|Sites of Special Scientific Interest in London]]
 
=== Climate action ===
 
[http://www.london.gov.uk/lccp/ London Climate Change Partnership]
 
London is a member of the [[wikipedia:C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group|C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group]]
 
=== Community and voluntary action ===
 
[http://justspace.org.uk/ Just Space], Community groups cooperating on London planning - [http://www.lasa.org.uk/ London Advice Services Alliance]
 
=== Community energy ===
 
[http://www.repowering.org.uk/ Repowering London]
 
=== Community involvement ===
 
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[http://www.citizensuk.org/category/london-citizens/ London Citizens] -[http://www.oi-london.org.uk/ Open Institute London]
 
=== Community safety ===
 
[http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/policing-crime/mission-priorities/violence-against-women-girls/know-where-to-go/about-the-directory Know Where To Go], online directory of support services for women dealing with domestic violence, rape, forced marriage, trafficking and prostitution - [http://communitysafe.gov.uk/ CommunitySafe.gov.uk], real-time advice and information
 
=== Cycling activism ===
 
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''more video'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZCdqyMNh5c Cycle Vision 4mins Online]
 
[http://thebikeproject.co.uk/ The Bike Project], getting refugees cycling - [http://www.londonbikekitchen.org.uk/ The London Bike Kitchen], a DIY workshop where you can take care of your own bike - [[Barclays Cycle Hire]], [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclehire Barclays Cycle Hire] - [http://lcc.org.uk/ London Cycling Campaign]
 
'''Blogs'''
 
[http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/ London Cyclist Blog]
 
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Cycling in London|Cycling in London]], [[wikipedia:Barclays Cycle Hire|Barclays Cycle Hire]], [[wikipedia:List of cycle routes in London|List of cycle routes in London]], [[wikipedia:London Cycling Campaign|London Cycling Campaign]], [[wikipedia:Prudential RideLondon|Prudential RideLondon]]
 
=== Education for sustainability ===
 
[http://www.londonsustainableschools.org/ London Sustainable Schools Forum]
 
=== Environment quality ===
 
{{#widget:YouTube|id=IO_0a8xRGKw}}
 
[http://breathelondon.org/ Breath London], South East London - [http://cleanairinlondon.org/ Clean Air in London] - [http://lovecleanair.org/ Love Clean Air], South London air quality - [https://londonschoking.tumblr.com/ #londonschoking]
 
=== Ethical consumerism ===
 
[http://www.fairtradelondon.org.uk/ Fairtrade London]
 
=== Free stuff ===
 
[http://londonist.com/freelondon Free London, Londonist] - [http://www.londonforfree.net/ londonforfree.net] - [http://www.morelondon.co.uk/scoop.html More London Free Festival]
 
=== Localism ===
 
[[wikipedia:List of markets in London]]
 
=== Open spaces ===
 
Explore South East London's [http://www.greenchain.com/ Green Chain]
 
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[http://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/the-park/attractions/around-the-park/lea-river-park Lea River Park]
 
[[wikipedia:Parks and open spaces in London]]
 
=== Road safety ===
 
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'''Campaigns'''
:Stop Killing Cyclists, [https://www.facebook.com/groups/stopkillingcyclists Facebook Discussion Group], is the direct action protest group set up after last November’s terrible spate of cyclist killings in London. They arranged the mass Die-In at TfL HQ where 1,500 cyclists laid down in the road in protest at lack of safety investment in London.
 
:[http://stopthekilling.org.uk/ Stop The Killing] is the associated group of pedestrian, cycling and environmental grass-root activists who want to eliminate Traffic Violence which includes Westminster Living Streets, Stop Killing Cyclists and the Campaign Against Climate Change. <ref>Press release, November 16, 2014 [http://stopkillingcyclists.org/2014/11/16/press-release-thousands-see-dramatic-funeral-protest-bring-oxford-circus-to-a-standstill/ stopkillingcyclists.org]</ref>
 
=== Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle ===
 
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[http://www.lcrn.org.uk/ London Community Resource Network] - [http://www.recycleforlondon.com/ Recycle for London] - [http://therestartproject.org/ The Restart Project], repair, don't despair! towards a better relationship with electronics - [http://www.meetup.com/Restarters-London/ Restarters London, Meetup]
{{Read more|London news}}}}


=== Sharing ===
== What's here ==


[http://www.owch.org.uk/ Older Womens Co-Housing]
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[http://www.roomfortea.com/ Room for Tea], a new kind of home sharing network
* [[Basic needs London]]
* [[Community resources London]]


'''Maps''': [http://umap.openstreetmap.fr/en/map/mapjam-2016-london_85105#11/51.4974/-0.3955 mapjam-2016-london]
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[[category:Sharing cities]]
* [[Lambeth news]]
* [[Camden news]]


=== Social inclusion ===
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* [[Food activism Hackney]]
* [[Cycling activism London]]
* [[Climate action London]]
* [[Towards sustainable economies London]]
* [[Community involvement London]]


[http://londonfairnesscommission.co.uk/ London Fairness Commission] - [http://www.nosecondnightout.org.uk/ No Second Night Out] - [https://lonelinesslab.org/ The Loneliness Lab]
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=== Sustainable livelihood ===
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[http://greenjobsalliance.org.uk/ East London Green Jobs Alliance]
* Community involvement, networks and sustainability initiatives
* Localism
* Urban rural connections


=== Sustainable transport activism ===
'''Partnerships'''


'''Electric vehicles''': [https://www.sourcelondon.net/ Source London] information about London's electric vehicle charging network
* Community and voluntary action


'''Public transport''': [http://maps.google.co.uk/?dirflg=r&f=d&q=London,+United+Kingdom public transport directions for London] within Google Maps -  [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/ Transport for London], city transport authority
'''[[Basic needs London]]'''


'''Walking''': [http://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/ Metropolitan Walkers] - [http://www.walklondon.org.uk/ Walk London] - [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/modalpages/2694.aspx Transport for London walking] - [http://www.innerlondonramblers.org.uk/ Inner London Area of the Ramblers' Association] - [[wikipedia:Walking in London]]  
* [[Food activism London]]
* Community energy
* Land activism
* Housing activism}}


'''Waterways''': [http://www.thames21.org.uk/ Thames21] - [http://www.therrc.co.uk/lrap.php London Rivers Action Plan], the River Restoration Centre - [http://friendsofregentscanal.org/ Friends of Regent's Canal]
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=== Towards sustainable economies ===
* Library of things
* Visions
* Arts, sport and culture
* Health and wellbeing
* Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle
* Free stuff
* Sharing
* Citizens data initiative
* Funding
* Maps
* Research}}


[http://www.myfairlondon.org.uk/ My Fair London], an autonomous group associated with [http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/ The Equality Trust] that works to promote the findings contained in The Spirit Level.
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[http://www.clear-village.org/projects/smallworks Small Works]
* Biodiversity
* Rewilding
* Environment quality
* Open spaces
* Trees, woodland and forest}}


=== Trees, woodland and forest ===
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[http://www.thameschase.org.uk/ Thames Chase community forest], 9842 hectares (24,320 acres/38 square miles) located in 47 sites in London and [[Essex]], England. Its stated aim is
* Ethical consumerism
:...to renew and regenerate the landscape at the edge of East London and South Essex by creating Thames Chase, the Community Forest: a varied wooded landscape for local people to influence, create, use, enjoy and cherish.
* Sustainable transport
It has been managed as a community forest since 1990. The forest centre is located near Upminster and is surrounded by 56 hectares (140 acres) of new woodlands, meadows and ponds. {{W|Thames Chase}}
* [[Cycling activism London]]
* Education for sustainability
* Urban sustainability


=== Urban sustainability ===
'''[[Towards sustainable economies London]]'''


[https://www.civicinnovation.london/ Mayor of London's Civic Innovation Challenge]
* Social inclusion
* Sustainable livelihood}}


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== Events ==
== Events ==


'''2019'''
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'''May - August''' National Park City Launch Season [http://www.nationalparkcity.london/the-2019-launch London National Park City]
{{Eventlist|location=United Kingdom|year=2024|month=10}}


'''Jul 20 - 28''' ''Sat-Sun'' National Park City Festival [http://www.nationalparkcity.london/the-2019-launch London National Park City]
[[UK community action events]]
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'''2017'''
{{Eventlist|location=world|year=2024|month=10}}


Oct 27 Draft Environment Strategy - Community Engagement Event
'''2021-2030''', [[UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration]], [[International community action events]]
by Mayor of London [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/draft-environment-strategy-community-engagement-event-tickets-38765304068 eventbrite.co.uk]
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'''2016'''
== Near you ==


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Jul 31 [http://www.londonpermaculturefestival.com London Permaculture Festival]
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'''2014'''
* [[Camden news]]
* [[Lambeth news]]


May 17 - June 8 [http://www.chelseafringe.com/ Chelsea Fringe]
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'''2013'''
* [[Barking and Dagenham community action|Barking and Dagenham]]
* [[Barnet community action|Barnet]]
* [[Bexley community action|Bexley]]
* [[Brent community action|Brent]]
* [[Camden community action|Camden]]
* [[Croydon community action|Croydon]]
* [[Ealing community action|Ealing]]
* [[Greenwich community action|Greenwich]]
* [[Hackney community action|Hackney]]
* [[Hammersmith and Fulham community action|Hammersmith and Fulham]]
* [[Haringey community action|Haringey]]
* [[Hounslow community action|Hounslow]]
* [[Islington community action|Islington]]
* [[Kingston upon Thames community action|Kingston upon Thames]]
* [[Lambeth community action|Lambeth]]
* [[Lewisham community action|Lewisham]]
* [[Merton community action|Merton]]
* [[Newham community action|Newham]]
* [[Redbridge community action|Redbridge]]
* [[Richmond upon Thames community action|Richmond upon Thames]]
* [[Southwark community action|Southwark]]
* [[Sutton community action|Sutton]]
* [[Tower Hamlets community action|Tower Hamlets]]
* [[Waltham Forest community action|Waltham Forest]]
* [[Wandsworth community action|Wandsworth]]
* [[Westminster community action|Westminster]]


Early June [http://www.londongreenfair.org/ London Green Fair]
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August 26 (Bank Holiday) [http://www.envfair.org.uk/ The Environmental Fair], Carshalton, South West London. Organised by EcoLocal with a team of volunteers, showcasing local sustainability initiatives. On average around 10,000 people attend and enjoy a range of entertainment, food and stalls
* [[Lambeth community action resources]]


'''Regular events'''
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[http://www.greendrinks.org/index.php?country=UK&city=London London Green Drinks]
{{Read more|CASwiki places}}


''see also'' [[Food London]]
== See also ==
 
== News and comment ==
 
''See separate article:'' [[London news]]
 
== Resources ==
*[http://www.lsx.org.uk/resources/default.aspx Resources], London Sustainability Exchange


{{Appsuk}}
* [[London and South East England]]


[http://bikes.oobrien.com/london/ London Bike Share Map]
== Co-create ==


=== Citizens data initiative ===
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'''Environment quality''': A recent study from King’s College in London estimated that, in London alone, roughly 9,500 premature deaths each year are linked to high levels of air pollution. <ref>[http://e360.yale.edu/digest/european_project_recruits_smartphone_users_to_collect_air_pollution_data/4522/ Yale Environment 360]</ref>
* '''Browse''' the wiki and '''improve''' pages you're interested in.
* Part of a community action initiative? Document it on CASwiki!
* Leave a comment or question at our [[Talk:Community action UK|main UK talk page]]


[http://data.london.gov.uk/blog Blog, London data store] - [http://www.londonspovertyprofile.org.uk/ London's Poverty Profile]
{{Read more|Why grow community action for sustainability?|Why CASwiki?}}


=== Community resources ===
* Experienced wiki editor? Visit our [[UK Village pump]]
* Follow us and share on [https://twitter.com/caswiki Twitter]


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{{Read more|About community action for sustainability|About Community action}}


[http://www.eastlondonclt.co.uk/ East London Community land trust]
[[File:Write-icon.svg]] '''Create a page'''


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[http://www.londonclt.org/ London Community Land Trust]
{{CASwiki London menu}}


[https://www.communityledhousing.london/ Community Led Housing London]
{{Back to top}}
 
[http://www.openinstitute.org.uk/ Open Institute]
 
[http://openworkshopnetwork.com/ The Open Workshop - London]
 
=== Funding ===
 
==== London Mayor's Office and Spacehive ====
 
The London Mayor's Office has teamed up with the U.K.-based civic crowdfunding service Spacehive to support community driven initiatives throughout the city.
 
Local groups placing projects on the platform can apply for a pledge from the Mayor of up to £20,000 ($25,960). The "Regeneration" office (which belongs to the Greater London Authority) uses several criteria to judge the projects. Their endorsement not only gives a direct financial boost, but also makes the projects more visible and credible for other potential donors, thus attracting more and bigger donations. The city government assists in other ways as well, such as setting up meetings with key stakeholders and helping project initiators to find good consultants to maximize impact and to support delivery. The goal is to innovate with a limited amount of money, empower people to participate in developing the city, and promote citizen power and new forms of engagement.
 
According to the city of London's website, 57 projects have been supported in the first three rounds; with £800,000 ($1.03 million) worth of pledges made by the Mayor, leveraging more than £900,000 ($1.16 million) of crowdfunding match from more than 6,000 backers. Campaigns backed by the Mayor had a 95 percent success rate, compared to a 47 percent average success rate for those that did not get such support.
 
Initial evaluation has revealed significant social impact. Local groups delivering projects have cited increased civic pride, skill development, new community bonds and improved knowledge of the planning and development process as consequences of the program. <ref>[https://www.shareable.net/blog/a-look-at-this-mayor-supported-civic-crowdfunding-program-in-london Shareable]</ref>
 
Learn more from:
 
[https://www.london.gov.uk/decisions/dd2015-civic-crowdfunding-programme-spacehive-round-3 Civic Crowdfunding Programme (Spacehive)]
 
==== Other links ====
 
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[https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/regeneration/funding-opportunities/crowdfund-london Crowdfund London]
 
=== Maps ===
 
[https://www.sourcelondon.net/map.php Charge point map, Source London] - [http://www.findafountain.org/ Find your nearest fountain] - [http://londonfirst.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/LondonNF.Map_.draft7_.13.02.11.pdf London Neighbourhood Forums], February 2013 (PDF) - [http://www.mappingforchange.org.uk/ Mapping for Change] - [http://www.openecomaps.co.uk/ OpenEcoMaps] uses [[OpenStreetMap]] - [https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=107770901058003513642.00048b6b3769684523c40&ll=51.516434,-0.09244&spn=0.026652,0.055017&z=14 Staying 'Cool' in the City]
 
'''Cycling''': [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/cycling/29172.aspx Central London Grid]
 
'''Education''': [https://showcase.lgfl.org.uk/Summary_page/Content/lssm.aspx London Sustainable Schools Map]
 
'''Environment quality''': [http://www.howpollutedismyroad.org.uk/index.php How polluted is my road?]
 
'''Food''': [http://cfgn.org.uk/map.html London Community Food Map]
 
'''Open spaces''':
:[http://i100.independent.co.uk/article/how-green-is-london-these-34-maps-have-the-answer--lkIvt38XHe How green is London? These 34 maps have the answer]
 
:[http://parklifelondon.org/ Parklife]
 
'''Trees, woodland and forest''': [https://maps.london.gov.uk/trees/ Map of London trees maintained by local authorities]
 
'''Walking''': [http://www.aryjoecreatives.com/walklondon #walklondon]
 
=== Networks ===
 
*Project Dirt is an active UK network connecting and resourcing community projects, [http://www.projectdirt.com/cluster/london/ Project Dirt, London cluster]
 
{{#widget:YouTube|id=tqPdayMdDvo}}
 
*[http://www.lsx.org.uk/ London Sustainability Exchange (LSx)], All LSx-generated information is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
 
=== Research ===
 
[http://blogs.gre.ac.uk/greengreenwich/ University of Greenwich sustainability blog]
 
=== Video ===
 
{{#widget:Vimeo|id=67502616}}
 
''more video'': [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy6uskeXPoM Highlights from the Urban Green Fair 2010] - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S4y1KXb7nQ Greenfest 2010], a celebration of cycling and environmental stuff, 2 Aug 2010 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onx3C2c0yPQ Ed Fordham at Camden Green Fair 2008]
 
=== Visions ===
*[http://www.change-london.org.uk/ Changing London]
*[http://www.wildonomics.com/home/2013/12/22/another-london-visions-of-a-future-city Another London: Visions of a Future City, Wildonomics]
*[http://www.greaterlondonnationalpark.org.uk/ Welcome to The Greater London National Park*], officially a Notional Park.
 
== See also ==
*[[Food London]]
*[[London and South East England]]


== Interwiki links ==
'''External links'''
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:London|London]]


== External links ==
* [http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/environment Environment] information from the Greater London Authority
*[http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/environment Environment] information from the Greater London Authority
* [http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor-assembly/mayor/london-resilience London Resilience], Greater London Authority
*[http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor-assembly/mayor/london-resilience London Resilience], Greater London Authority
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20210226223839/http://www.londonsdc.org/ London Sustainable Development Commission]
*[http://www.londonsdc.org/ London Sustainable Development Commission]
* [http://www.planningaidforlondon.org.uk/ Planning Aid for London]
*[http://www.planningaidforlondon.org.uk/ Planning Aid for London]
* [https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/greenerborough/welcome-to-greener-borough Greener Borough], The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
*[https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/greenerborough/welcome-to-greener-borough Greener Borough], The Royal Borough of [[Kensington and Chelsea]]


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Community action has a lot to offer. See it, celebrate it and sample it.

Welcome to CASwiki's London portal. Our focus is on Community Action for Sustainability. This includes community involvement through climate action, environmental action and many other sustainability topics.

The gift of climate and ecological emergency is that we all get to work together. Ordinary citizens and community groups naturally share what they learn, and what they know of what helps. Everyone can help, everyone has something to offer, everyone is welcome. We all need to design, make and grow a better future for ourselves, our communities and our world. Together we CAN. Yes we CAN.

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News and comment[edit | edit source]

  • News A community food supply, wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk (Aug 14, 2024) — Urban farms are bypassing supermarkets to create their own local food systems and connect communities. Robbie Armstrong reports
  • News Expanding London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) has improved air quality and reduced harmful emissions from cars and vans says City Hall, BBC News (Jul 25, 2024)
  • News Value in the meantime: the social enterprise transforming London’s empty buildings, positive.news (Jul 23, 2024)
  • News What are the embryonic initiatives that quickly and radically transform society? Maybe ours will be gardens, suggests Greg Frey, Daily Alternative (Jun 06, 2024)
  • News Thames21 welcomes Government’s plan to ban plastic in wet wipes, thames21.org.uk (Apr 22, 2024)

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Ecological restoration London
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Local
Topics

Community involvement London

  • Community involvement, networks and sustainability initiatives
  • Localism
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Partnerships

  • Community and voluntary action

Basic needs London

Community resources London

  • Library of things
  • Visions
  • Arts, sport and culture
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle
  • Free stuff
  • Sharing
  • Citizens data initiative
  • Funding
  • Maps
  • Research

Ecological restoration London

  • Biodiversity
  • Rewilding
  • Environment quality
  • Open spaces
  • Trees, woodland and forest

Climate action London

  • Ethical consumerism
  • Sustainable transport
  • Cycling activism London
  • Education for sustainability
  • Urban sustainability

Towards sustainable economies London

  • Social inclusion
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London ( LUN-dən) is the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 8,866,180 in 2022. The wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 14.9 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has been the centuries-long host of the national government and parliament. London grew rapidly in the 19th century, becoming the world's largest city at the time. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has referred to the metropolis around the City of London, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which since 1965 has largely comprised the administrative area of Greater London, governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.

As one of the world's major global cities, London exerts a strong influence on world art, entertainment, fashion, commerce, finance, education, healthcare, media, science, technology, tourism, transport, and communications. Despite a post-Brexit exodus of stock listings from the London Stock Exchange, London remains Europe's most economically powerful city and one of the world's major financial centres. It hosts Europe's largest concentration of higher education institutions, some of which are the highest-ranked academic institutions in the world: Imperial College London in natural and applied sciences, the London School of Economics in social sciences, and the comprehensive University College London. It is the most visited city in Europe and has the world's busiest city airport system. The London Underground is the world's oldest rapid transit system.

London's diverse cultures encompass over 300 languages. The 2023 population of Greater London of just under 10 million made it Europe's third-most populous city, accounting for 13.4% of the United Kingdom's population and over 16% of England's population. The Greater London Built-up Area is the fourth-most populous in Europe, with about 9.8 million inhabitants as of 2011. The London metropolitan area is the third-most populous in Europe, with about 14 million inhabitants as of 2016, making London a megacity.

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  • Event Sep 2 - 6, 2024 (Mon-Fri) — Zero Waste Week, zerowasteweek.co.uk
  • Event Sep 6 - 15, 2024 (Fri-Sun) — Heritage Open Days, celebrating our fantastic history and culture. Your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore, heritageopendays.org.uk
  • Event Sep 20 - 29, 2024 (Fri-Sun) — Great British Beach Clean, mcsuk.org
  • Event Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2024 (Mon - Sun) — Good Money Week, campaign to raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and ethical finance to help people make good money choices, goodmoneyweek.com
  • Event Oct 1 - 7, 2024 (Tue - Wed) — National Vegetarian Week, discover delicious dishes and see how a veggie diet is a great choice for the planet, nationalvegetarianweek.org
  • Event Oct 06, 2024 (Sun) — Homeless Sunday, oasiscommunityhousing.org
  • Event Oct 06, 2024 (Sun) — Silver Sunday, The national day for older people. People of all generations can come together by hosting fun and free activities for older people, silversunday.org.uk

UK community action events

  • Event Sep 15, 2024 (Sun) — Free Money Day, Global invitation for people to explore, in a liberating and fun way, what it might be like if our relationship to money was a little different. Sep 15, annually, freemoneyday.org
  • Event Sep 21, 2024 (Sat) — International Day of Peace, Globally shared date, Sep 21 each year for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace, internationaldayofpeace.org
  • Event Sep 22, 2024 (Sun) — World Carfree Day, worldcarfree.net
  • Event Oct 01, 2024 (Tue) — World Vegetarian Day, Oct 1 each year, bringing awareness to the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle, worldvegetarianday.navs-online.org
  • Event Oct 02, 2024 (Wed) — International Day of Non-Violence, observed each year on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, un.org
  • Event Oct 07, 2024 (Mon) — World Day for Decent Work, ituc-csi.org
  • Event Oct 10, 2024 (Thu) — World Mental Health Day, Oct 10, annually, wmhdofficial.com
  • Event Oct 10, 2024 (Thu) — World Homeless Day, Oct 10 each year, drawing attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness, worldhomelessday.org
  • Event Oct 12, 2024 (Sat) — World Migratory Bird Day, worldmigratorybirdday.org
  • Event Oct 13, 2024 (Sun) — International Day for Disaster Reduction, Oct 13, annually, promoting a global culture of natural disaster reduction, including prevention, mitigation, and preparedness, un.org
  • Event Oct 16, 2024 (Wed) — World Food Day, celebrated every year around the world on 16 October, often with a focus on food security, fao.org
  • Event Oct 17, 2024 (Thu) — International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Oct 17 each year, honouring victims of poverty, hunger, violence and fear, with participation by the poorest of people an important aspect of the observance of the Day, un.org
  • Event Oct 19, 2024 (Sat) — International Repair Day, "Repair for Everyone", openrepair.org

2021-2030, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, International community action events

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