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.

Start to understand your setting's context and opportunities

You'll need to understand constraints, such as land use restrictions at your estate, that might affect your options going forward. It's also helpful to understand the funding and support that's available to you.

Understand any compliance requirements

"Compliance requirements" refers to any local and national guidelines on waste management, energy use, or health and safety standards that may impact your setting. This also includes any requirements to report on sustainability.

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Understand ownership of each of your buildings and wider estate

It is important to understand who owns your setting's buildings and grounds in order to identify who is responsible for any maintenance, renovations, and improvements.

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Understand any building use, land use, planning or operational restrictions

Examine any regulations, agreements, or limitations that affect how your setting's buildings and grounds can be used.

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Understand sustainability funding opportunities

Take a look at the range of local and national grants, subsidies, and funding programs that are available to support sustainability projects at your setting. Many funding opportunities have particular requirements. Understanding these early on can help you to prepare to complete your applications and set you up for success.

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