To build a low-carbon future, we need our governments – both local and national – to act now. They have the power, and the responsibility, to bring about the far-reaching changes that are needed – from replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, investing in green technology, to decarbonising industry. The decisions they take about the environment, roads, public transport, waste and recycling, air quality and energy efficient homes will determine our future.
Campaigning on the issues that matter helps to show decision-makers that there is widespread support for change. When you add your name to a petition, write a letter, or join a protest, you are making your voice heard.
On this page you can find details of some of the current local climate and nature-related campaigns on issues that affect us here in South Yorkshire. If you have a campaign that you would like to add to this page, please get in touch.
Scroll down for our Guest Blog – stories from local climate groups – and all Campaign and Lobbying News. For contact details of local groups, and how to get involved, please see our Allies and Partners page.
Current Campaigns
Make Polluters Pay – International Day of Action
Saturday 23 September is an International Day of Action on...
Read MoreSave the date! creative action at the Border to Coast Pension Partnership AGM
South Yorkshire Fossil Free! are planning a creative action at...
Read MoreSYCA lodges further objection to plans to develop Rose Hill
Developers have re-submitted plans to build on the biodiverse young...
Read MoreSouth Yorkshire Climate Alliance objects to current plans for Park Hill
In their current form, the flats will not meet carbon...
Read MoreSupport the Climate & Ecology Bill
Ask South Yorkshire MPs to support the Bill, which creates...
Read MorePetition to save Owlthorpe Heritage and Nature Trail
A petition has been started objecting to plans to designate...
Read MoreAsk South Yorkshire MPs to take action for warm homes
Millions of people are struggling with soaring bills and the...
Read MoreGuest Blog
Activism Therapy!
Many say that being a campaigner and activist helps us through dark times: that we are no longer powerless and isolated. An example of this, a recent activity using a...
Read MoreCampaign and Lobbying News
Demonstration against Rose Hill development on 19 August
The Rose Hill Residents' Association welcome your support in their...
Read MoreACT NOW – Making a drama out of a crisis
We will write and perform to amplify YOUR Campaign.
Read MoreGood news – Derwent Valley reservoir expansion on hold
Severn Trent have “discounted the reservoir options... due to their...
Read MoreSave the Upper Derwent Valley from ecological destruction
The reservoir expansion scheme would mean a devastating loss of...
Read MoreSouth Yorkshire Went to London!
Graham Wroe gives his account of The Big One -...
Read MoreUK Divest Day of action
Join South Yorkshire Fossil Free! in Leeds on Friday 24...
Read MoreSouth Yorkshire Climate Alliance responds to the draft Sheffield Plan
SCA has made formal representations to Sheffield City Council on...
Read MoreThe Big One – South Yorkshire Goes to London
Join us at one of the biggest climate protests the...
Read MoreClean Air Zone launched in Sheffield
Beginning to address our poor air quality is a welcome...
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