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.

Taking the first steps

For settings that are starting to make changes

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Milestones are key actions that enable you to complete your aims. You can also use them as points to share and celebrate your progress.

Develop a climate action plan

The DfE requires all education settings to have a climate action plan, mapping out how your setting will take action across all four climate pillars.

MilestoneLong term action

Share climate action with governors

Share regular updates on your setting's climate action with governors or trustees, including your progress, priorities and any challenges.

Low costLong term action

Join a local sustainability network

Join a local or regional sustainability network to learn from others, share ideas and successes, discuss challenges and find inspiration.

Low costRepeat action

Explore local community support

Understand how your local authority can help you progress your sustainability goals and projects.

Low costOne off action

Establish collaborative ways of working with your estate owner

Foster regular communication and cooperation with your estate owner on sustainability. It is important to engage with your estate owners as early as possible regarding any potential projects that will affect your site.

Low costRepeat action