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Climate Ambassadors

Funded by the DfE, Climate Ambassadors match volunteer climate experts with education settings.

Let’s Go Zero Climate Action Advisors

Part of Let’s Go Zero, Climate Action Advisors are independent experts who offer free support for schools, colleges, and nurseries across England.

Set a direction and secure buy-in for your sustainability journey

You've set yourself up for success and you're ready to take the first steps. Ensuring you have a small budget, buy-in from leadership, and a committed team will help you move forward.

Seek buy-in from leadership, governors and trustees

Get commitment to make progress on sustainability from key decision-makers within your governance structure. With their buy-in, you will be able to implement sustainability projects more effectively.

Low costLong term action
Allocate modest funds to support initial sustainability progress

Invest a small amount of money to support the completion of some sustainability quick wins.

One off action
Prioritise the first steps of your sustainability journey

Now that you have your vision, try agreeing responsibility for and kicking off a few actions.

MilestoneLow costOne off action
Plan a sustainability team

Formalise and grow your current sustainability working group into a long-term sustainability team, supported by a ring-fenced budget. Ensure that each member of the team has clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

Long term action