Wandsworth Climate Summit 2020

In November 2020 Wandsworth Council held its first Climate Summit since declaring a climate emergency in 2019.

The Wandsworth Climate Summit brought together representatives of the Council, residents, community groups and organisations to discuss key issues surrounding climate change in our borough, and how we can all work together to make a difference.

Read the full breakdown of the event.

You can find all the recorded live sessions below or go to the summit’s YouTube playlist.

Wandsworth Climate Summit 2020 Sessions

Why are we doing this? (Event launch)

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Transport

In this session, we will come together to discuss how to get around the borough sustainably, including the support and services available to residents. This will include advice on walking, cycling and Electric Vehicles.

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Greening your home

Want to know more about energy efficiency in your home? This session will include talks on choosing a green energy provider, retrofitting your home, and highlight funding available through the Green Homes Grant. Please note that the Green Homes Grant has since closed.

There will be tips on how to take action in our homes, and why it is important for us to do so to help slow the pace of climate change in our borough.

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Developing a sustainability strategy for your organisation

This session provides insights into how to develop a sustainability strategy for your organisation, business and community.

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Tackling air quality in and around schools

This session provides insight into how we can improve the air quality in and around schools by reducing our carbon emissions.

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An Introduction to the Circular Economy

This session provides an introduction to the circular economy based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems.

Recycling and waste

This session informs residents about waste and recycling in our borough. We will talk about what we can and can’t recycle and discuss why it is important that we work towards becoming a plastic-free society and minimise waste where we can.