Working together for nature and sustainability
The interactions with nature of securing food, water and health are also affected by climate change, to which coastal communities are among the most vulnerable. That is why PRO-COAST focussed first on these communities. Helping community transitions to sustainable energy is just as important as transition to using other riches of nature sustainably, so it is good that sustainable cultivation and recreation can help also to combat climate change.
However, to create sustainability among these interacting aspects of human life and nature needs both social science and biological science, combined as tools for whole communities to record nature and make decisions for nature and livelihoods. This network aims to find and tools which are especially useful for communities.
Local communities, towns and villages have an important role to play in creating more sustainable, biodiverse and resilient places. Action at the local scale can improve the natural environment, reduce environmental pressures and help communities prepare for climate change and extreme weather. Whether working with neighbours on a local project or helping shape change across a whole town or city, there are practical ways to make a difference. Explore the scale that best fits your community and find practical guidance, best practices and useful tools to support local action.
Local communities and neighbourhoods
Local communities can make a real difference to the places where they live, from improving shared spaces to reducing waste and supporting local wildlife. Working together, residents can make neighbourhoods greener, more resilient and better connected to nature. Discover practical ideas and tools to help communities take action and create more sustainable neighbourhoods.
Towns, villages and other local councils
At the scale of whole towns and villages, people and local authorities can also shape how land, infrastructure and public spaces are used, with decisions that can have lasting effects on people and nature. Sustainable planning can help protect biodiversity, prepare for climate change and create healthier, more resilient places. Explore practical approaches and tools to help make urban areas more sustainable and wildlife-friendly.