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CAMPAIGNS UPDATE
November 2021
Dear friend,
Today , as we reach halfway through the COP26 international climate conference - held
this year in Glasgow - hundreds of thousands of people are taking to the streets to march for action
on the climate emergency .
COP26 is a critical moment in our window for action on the climate crisis, which
we know is the greatest threat to the countryside. But we also know that the countryside holds so many of the solutions to tackling climate breakdown –
from restoring our boggy peatlands to better buses in rural areas .
That’s why we’re joining the Global Day of Action [[link removed]] today , organised by a coalition of organisations, groups and individuals, and you
can too! Even if you aren’t able to get to a nearby demonstration in your area
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7.30pm tonight , and join the calls for action on social media by following us on Twitter [[link removed]] , Facebook
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We’re focusing this month’s campaigns update on features highlighting how the
issues we work on are affected by – and often hold the key to tackling – the
climate crisis. Do read on, enjoy, and get in touch with us if you have any
thoughts!
COUNTRYSIDE IS KEY: THE TOP FIVE WAYS THE COUNTRYSIDE CAN TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE
At CPRE, we’ve always known that the countryside is more than just a green and
pleasant land – it has terrific potential for actually tackling climate change.
If utilised correctly, these green spaces that we all love and value can be the
key to cutting carbon.
As the government makes plans to tackle the climate crisis, we’re making sure to
remind them of this huge and attainable potential which - by the way – goes way
beyond planting more trees.
The countryside holds so many solutions to tackling the climate crisis, and here
are our top five.
Check out our top five
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TEN WAYS THAT YOU AND YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO CLIMATE
CHANGE
The looming threat of the climate emergency can feel daunting at the best of
times. ‘What am I to do, just this one person?’ - you might ask.
Well, actually, the answer is lots! From eating your own garden (not literally)
to taking a greener travel option, there’s choices abound that can make your
life healthier for the planet and others.
This isn’t to say the big decisions aren’t needed – they absolutely are. But
each of us can make a difference, and we’ve laid out our top ten ways we think
you might be able to do that.
What can I do?
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THERE’S A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND THE PLANNING SYSTEM IS NOT HELPING
With the COP26 global climate conference hosted in Glasgow in 2021, you’d expect
the host country to be leading on climate crisis-bursting plans with flying
colours – including by adapting the rules that govern what development happens
and where.
But despite progress in some areas, the toolkit we call the English planning
system hasn’t even nearly caught up with the government’s legally binding target
to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, leaving many local councils who
want to go further and faster confused and frustrated.
Just how is the government planning to achieve net-zero while the planning
system continues to send out the wrong signals on new development? The solutions
are there to change things – now we need action.
Read more
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10 REASONS WHY WE LOVE COMMUNITY ENERGY – FOR PEOPLE AND PLANET
At CPRE, we believe that renewable energy done well means community energy –
renewable energy projects that are proposed, designed and owned by local people.
Not only does community energy make it more likely for local communities to
prioritise the area they live in, it also means that any profit made will also
be fed back into the local communities, and not disappear into the pockets of
large corporations.
Though the climate emergency threatens to damage many of our most loved
landscapes and ecosystems, local communities have a huge role to play in their
protection, conservation, and future prosperity, and here is how.
Why we love community energy
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A MONTH IN THE COUNTRYSIDE: CONNECTING WITH NATURE IN NOVEMBER
November is a month to celebrate trees, kick up piles of leaves, collect pine
cones and watch them open with indoor heat. Take a look at Guardian country
diarist Susie White's top tips for what to spot in the countryside this month.
Read more
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CPRE CHRISTMAS CARDS
Our CPRE Christmas cards are available to order. We have 6 fantastic designs
this year, including our popular Christmas Robin and Snowy Sycamore Gap.
Made from 100% biodegradable materials, every purchase made will support our
countryside, ensuring it continues to thrive for generations to come. Each pack
contains a total of 10 cards and costs £5.00 plus postage.
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Best wishes,
Cat
Cat Rowland
Digital Engagement Officer
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to come.
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