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How you can take action

Navigate through the sections below to find guidance, tips and resources designed to inspire action.

How individuals can take action

It's easy to feel overwhelmed. To not know where to begin - or what changes make a difference.

We've done the research and these 16 Steps have been selected by experts from the UN Environment Programme based on 3 criteria:

their impact on your carbon footprint
their power to influence leaders
their ability to involve everyone

Everyone needs to start somewhere. Don't worry if you're only able to take some steps and not others. There's something for everyone.

Travel & Transport

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Fly less

Stay local, make a video call, or find a new way to explore the world.

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Walk & cycle more

Get around green - travel by bike or foot instead of the car. Take public transport for longer journeys.

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Drive electric

Make your next car an electric or hybrid vehicle.

Home

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Insulate your home

Upgrade your home’s insulation and use draught blockers around doors and windows.

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Switch to clean energy

Switch to a 100% renewable electricity tariff.

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Get some solar

Pur solar panels on your roof to generate free renewable electricity.

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Dial it down

Set your heating on a timer and set the thermostat to 19°C.

Food

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Cut food waste

Plan meals in advance and always write a shopping list. Freeze any food leftover or going off.

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Eat more plants

Incorporate one or two plant-based meals into your weekly routine and build on it over time.

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Eat seasonal

Seasonal = Local. Check where your food comes from and prioritise locally sourced food.

Clothes & goods

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Wear clothes to last

Invest in well-made garments in good-quality fabric. Look for secondhand items if possible.

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Repair & re-use

Buy what you need and use what you have.

Social & political

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Use your vote

Vote for leaders who support climate action.

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Speak up at work

Be proactive in educating and mobilising your colleagues to take action.

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Talk to your friends

Share your climate concerns and actions with others to inspire a ripple effect.

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Green your money

Influence how financial institutions use your money by requesting an ethical pension or investment plan.

Resources

We have even more resources available, from case studies to downloadable guides.

Go to Knowledge Hub