News, Funding, Events for Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network
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Environmental Network
Thanks for your interest in the Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network.
Sharing latest news, funding opportunities, events etc.
Any questions/thoughts/contributions, do get in touch...
Ellen Cheshire, VCS Support Lead
ellen@inclusionbarnet.org.uk
25 November 2021
Our Next Meeting
Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network
Thursday 16 December, 10.30 - 12noon
If you've already been to a Barnet VCFSE Environmental Network meeting then you'll automatically receive an invite and zoom link for our 10th on 16 December.
If you've not joined us yet, then do email Ellen. These are informal and informative networking sessions for those working in the Barnet Voluntary, Community, Faith & Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector, where we can come together to discuss environmental issues in the Borough, and work out how we as a sector can make a difference.
This networking group will raise awareness of environmental projects that are happening in the Borough, help to establish partnerships and joint initiatives and seek funding opportunities.
Craig Miller, Director of Barnet Council's Street Scene will be joining us again on the 16 December from 11am - 12noon with an update on the Environmental Bill and COP26.
If you have any topics you would like to raise/discuss at future meetings, do let Ellen know.
Ending Soon
Take Part in the Needs of the Sector Survey
Do complete by Monday 6 December!
Thanks.
Barnet Together is a collaboration between Inclusion Barnet, Volunteering Barnet and the Young Barnet Foundation. We want to understand the experiences and the needs of the VCFSE organisations in Barnet after a period of extreme change and as we enter recovery from the pandemic.
By completing this survey, you will help build a picture of the support required to meet the needs of our sector over the next two years and support recovery from the pandemic and enable local groups to establish their sustainability.
Conference - now Online
Climate Change: COP26 and Beyond
The University of Hertfordshire are hosting a free conference for all to help unpack the key discussion points of COP26.
Day 2 (Friday 26 November) of the Climate Change conference on Sustainable Food, Renewable Energy and Sustainable Transport is now ONLINE!
There's a fantastic line-up of internal and external speakers so please do sign up for one or all sessions this Friday 26th November by following the link below:
What a load of rubbish!
For those who were at our meeting in September you will have learnt much about Barnet's waste management processes and pilot schemes around recycling and fly-tipping from Craig Miller, Director of Barnet's Street Scene. Good news Craig will be joining us in December for an update on COP26 and to discuss the Waste and Recycling elements of the Environment Act that was passed into law earlier this month.
Remember, do get in touch if you would like to join us for a visit to the Recycling Depot at Wembley.
DID YOU KNOW Londoners are throwing away 223 tonnes of unrecyclable black bin bag waste every hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That’s a colossal two million tonnes annually >> Read more via North London Waste Authority
Event
Energy Garden's Share Offer Launch Party
Monday 29 November, 5pm - 9pm
at the London Transport Museum,
Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7BB
Celebrate the launch of Energy Garden's Community Share Offer with food, film and a discussion on the future of green transport!
Energy Garden supports communities to install and maintain gardens on railway stations across London (including the one at Finchley Central Station). Revenue generated by the sale of community-owned renewable energy funds the gardens and education programmes.
The 27 energy gardens in the network connect with 365,000 London commuters per day. Find out more about Energy Garden here.
For more information on Energy Garden’s Community Share Offer here.
Take Part
Help is needed to plant trees for the new Memorial Woodland in Mill Hill
Come along and join in with others to plant 500 native trees from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 November, 11am until 3pm - stay for as little or as long as you like.
The new Memorial Woodland, which is due to open to the public in Spring 2022, will offer a space of reflection and healing to all residents. The woodland will include new walkways and a seating area and will be open all-year round.
Many lives were lost since the start of the pandemic and Barnet Council hopes that our new woodland to help bring our community together as well as inspire hope and possibility for the future. A 5-year after-care plan has been agreed which will ensure the site remains a clean, safe space to visit.
Make sure you’re wrapped up warm and wear footwear, preferably wellies, and clothing you don’t mind getting muddy!
Meet at the Flower Lane entrance to Mill Hill Park.
Find out more
Funding News
Co-Op: Carbon Innovation Fund
Funding between £75k and £100k to support food and farming projects that are tackling the climate crisis by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Deadline: Midday, Friday 10 December
Our Space Award (OSA)
Grants up to £20k to help Londoners clean and green the city through active community engagement and participation. Leading to a greater sense of community ownership.
Deadline: Midday. Wednesday 15 December
The Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund
Grants of between £10k and £100k are available for businesses, NFP organisations, environmental groups and local authorities to develop nature projects to a point where they can attract private investment and bring their eco-friendly business ideas to market.
Deadline: Midday, Thursday 3 February
