The third sector’s role in climate change

Climate change is one of the most important challenges facing the world. It is not simply an environmental problem: it has profound implications for the economy and for wellbeing of people here in Wales, and across the world.

Taking action to reduce the worst impacts of climate change creates benefits for society as a whole, specifically people at the margins of society. Third sector organisations are uniquely placed to reach the most disadvantaged and to empower them to play their part in creating sustainable communities and in taking action that helps both to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to predicted climate change impacts.

Here you will find information about where to go for help and advice on how your group or organisation can take steps to tackle climate change as well as publicly declaring your commitment to taking action through signing the third sector declaration on climate change. Download our Information Sheet here.

Welsh Third Sector Declaration on Climate Change

The Welsh Third Sector Declaration on Climate Change is targeted at the wider third sector and aims to get the un-engaged to take a first step – it asks people to sign up to some guiding principles on behalf of their group or organisation rather than committing themselves to prescriptive actions.

The declaration can be viewed below . If you wish to sign up please return a copy of declaration signed by the relevant senior person within your organisation (e.g. Chair, Chief Executive, Manager, Director, and Coordinator) to WCVA.

Climate Change for non - greens

After holding a successful and well attended Annual Conference in Llandudno recently, WCVA has produced a conference CD showcasing the presentations. To obtain your FREE copy please ring the Helpdesk on 0800 2888 329 or email help@wcva.org.uk

Welsh Assembly Government Climate Change Commission

The Welsh Assembly Government has also established a Climate Change Commission to provide leadership in tackling both the causes and consequences of climate change in Wales. It will build a consenus on the action needed, support the delivery of those actions and advise on the development of policies and programmes. WCVA represents the wider third sector on the commission.

For more information visit the The Welsh Assembly Government Website 

Training

WCVA has developed training courses on the first steps to sustainable working in conjunction with Cynnal Cymru.  Sustainable Development, sustainability, sustainable lifestyles - what does it all mean & why does it matter.

Funding

Are you a third sector organisation or group looking to engage with climate change action for the first time?

Environment Wales now has a new Climate Change Fund grant scheme to enable groups to access funds. They are looking to attract third sector organisations, which have yet to engage with climate change action. The third sector in its entirety has huge potential to tackle the causes and consequences of climate change.

For further information, queries or advice on making an application, and for copies of the application forms and information pack, please contact WCVA helpdesk on 0800 2888 329 or email climatechangefund@environment-wales.org  

Consultations

WCVA's responses to a wide range of consultations, including those relating to climate change, can be found in the 'Current consultations' section of this website - see button on the menu to the left.

Please contact policy@wcva.org.uk if you would like any more information about WCVA's policy work on climate change.

And finally...look for the special green news section in the FREE Members E briefing for the latest information on events, training, news, policy and funding relating to climate change

Welsh Third Sector Declaration on Climate Change

Where to go for help and guidance

people that have signed up to the climate change declaration