The IHBC thanks Fit for the Future and RTPI South East
for their support as friends of this year’s Annual School #IHBCReading2024 . Join us online from £30+VAT or in person to explore Place & Building Care: Finance, policy & people in conservation practice. reading2024.ihbc.org.uk

We have our next Sustainability Strategy Series event tomorrow, where we'll be hearing from Amy Moore -Sustainability Manager Marie Curie, along with Alvéole.
Members can sign up here: fftf.org.uk/event.aspx?p=1…

From today, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has become mandatory in England, meaning that development sites must deliver at least a 10% increase in biodiversity. This approach aims to leave biodiversity in a measurably better state than before, by creating new habitats and improving

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is now live. 🏡

We worked with Defra UK to advise on policy and helped design a tool that enables developers to calculate their requirements.

Learn more about this boost for #NatureRecovery at naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/29/bio…

Our theme for #GreatBigGreenWeek 2024 is Let's swap together for good 💚

From friends swapping fast fashion for second-hand finds, to businesses swapping fossil fuels for solar panels - every swap adds up to make a big difference.

Get involved 👉 greatbiggreenweek.com

Are you struggling to wrap your head around #NetZero ? Don't know your #CarbonNeutral from your #CarbonNegative ?

Our popular 'Carbon Jargon' and 'Communicating Effectively About Climate Change' events are available to watch back on our members area.

🏠💡GOV.UK has recently released a review of the barriers to adapting historic homes for energy efficiency, in light of the Government’s ambition to become Net Zero by 2050.

Read the report here: gov.uk/government/pub…

📢The 2024 Ashden☀️🌎💡 climate awards are now open to projects boosting green skills and training, tackling inequality & empowering communities on the frontline of the #climatecrisis .

💰Funding grants of up to £25,000

📝Apply by Thursday 25 January: bit.ly/24-apply

We've now reached our target to generate 50 per cent of our own energy from renewable sources.

This follows an ambitious scheme set up in 2013 to grow our own energy supply and reduce our use of fossil fuels.

From mountain hydros in the fast-flowing streams of the Lake District

Does your project manage or communicate the #ClimateCrisis impact? You could be heritage #Sustainable Project of the Year 2024! 🌿

Enter the sustainability category for the Museums + Heritage Show & Awards Awards by 1 February 👉heritagefund.org.uk/news/could-you… #MandHAwards

The floods this week have had serious impacts at many ⁦⁦National Trust⁩ properties including ⁦Avebury NT⁩. Conscious they’ve taken a much more direct toll on many people’s homes and lives. So much we all need to do to prepare and adapt.
nationaltrust.org.uk/our-cause/natu…

Looking for an exciting new sustainability job opportunity? Look no further than this Environmental & Sustainability Lead role at the Salvation Army (closing 5/1/24): charityjob.co.uk/jobs/view/9419…

It was fantastic to host today's insightful presentation and panel session showcasing the National Trust 'A Climate for Change' adaptation report.
Members who missed this morning's webinar will be able to catch up shortly by way of the recording on our members area.

Following the RENEW #Bioparliament23 last week, PhD student Rebecca Edgerley has written a blog on the ideas, interventions, and solutions discussed. She also highlights RENEW's creative approaches, including poetry by fellow student Caleb Parkin. renewbiodiversity.org.uk/a-review-of-th…

National Trust calls on UK government to improve climate resilience theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/n…

Want to hear more about the 'A Climate for Change' report?
Join us for an insightful panel session at our upcoming webinar on Thursday 30th November: fftf.org.uk/event.aspx?p=1…

Today, we're calling for action on green jobs planning to make England’s historic buildings more energy efficient.

🔨 See how many new skilled workers are needed in your area and the economic impact of this work.

Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/localskills

Protecting nature and heritage are the National Trust’s founding principles. Today we launch our policy manifesto asks that we believe must be part of the next government to secure the future of nature and heritage for everyone.

Read here 👉bit.ly/3ScAEAI

We were delighted to launch our new report, Changing Times, Valuing History: historic houses for the 21st century, this morning, and to hear such supportive words from both the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Heritage Minister and the Shadow Heritage Minister Lilian Greenwood #LoveHeritage 🏰

We’re at the Blue Earth Summit as part of the Save Our Wild Isles partnership. saveourwildisles.org.uk

Come and talk to us about Fit for the Future - our knowledge-sharing environmental sustainability network!

#BESummit23