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ECOSTAR Natural Talents: training and support initiative

In Economy and Nature on 30.05.2017
Contributed by Krista Patrick

An exciting training and support initiative for young professionals and students has been set up to improve entrepreneurship and innovation skills tailored to the marketing and economics of ecosystems and biodiversity.

Manchester Museum and Manchester Climate Change Agency present at the United Nations

In Culture, Energy, Living and Society on 23.05.2017
Contributed by Stephanie Lynch

Manchester Museum and Manchester Climate Change Agency (MCCA) jointly presented Manchester’s approach to climate change engagement at the 5th Dialogue for Action for Climate Empowerment, held in Bonn in May.

Compassion or selfishness? The study that reveals a perceptions gap in values in Greater Manchester

In Culture, Living and Society on 19.05.2017
Contributed by Steve Connor

A Greater Manchester study into our values has found that an overwhelming majority of individuals in the region – 85% – prioritise ‘compassionate’ values, such as social justice, environmental protection, forgiveness and honesty above ‘selfish’ values, such as wealth and social status.

The Complete Beginners Guide to ‘Forest Schools’

In Education, Green & blue spaces and Nature on 09.05.2017
Contributed by Emma Ackerley

Over the last decade, the term ‘Forest School’ has likely popped up in a conversation you’ve been involved in. Whether you're vaguely aware of what Forest Schools are, or don't have a clue, this article will give you the full low-down on this engaging, outdoor, education ethos.

Greater Manchester Annual Environment Report 2016

In Energy, Green & blue spaces and Living on 10.04.2017
Contributed by Paul Dennett

As Chair of the Greater Manchester Low Carbon Hub, Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett reflects on the region's environmental achievements over the past year and discusses the opportunities and challenges we face ahead.

Greater Manchester becomes UK’s first WHO and UN Environment BreatheLife region

In Energy, Green & blue spaces, Health, Nature and Transport on 06.04.2017
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

Greater Manchester has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling air pollution by becoming the UK’s first member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UN Environment-led ‘BreatheLife’ cities network – with a pledge to meeting strict WHO air quality targets.

Greater Manchester Home Energy Conservation Act Report 2017-2019

In Energy, Green & blue spaces, Housing and Living on 03.04.2017
Contributed by Tina Gandhi

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has this week published its Home Energy Conservation Act report for 2017-2019.

Partnership collaborates to change Greater Manchester food for the better

In Food, Society and Waste on 08.03.2017
Contributed by Lucy Danger

Following the launch of the Good Food Greater Manchester Partnership in 2016, the Good Food Greater Manchester Interim Board is looking forward to engaging with the wider Greater Manchester community (individuals, organisations and businesses) to promote ‘Good Food’ and push forward on its priorities in the coming year.

Greater Manchester’s Natural Capital Annual Conference

In Culture, Economy, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Living, Nature and Transport on 10.02.2017
Contributed by Krista Patrick

Leading practitioners from across the country attended the Greater Manchester’s Natural Capital Annual Conference in Salford recently, to discuss how best to adopt a natural capital approach in urban environments.

Can Greater Manchester take the right steps to becoming an exemplar healthy place?

In Economy, Green & blue spaces, Living and Society on 06.01.2017
Contributed by Grace Fleming

Michael Chang, Projects and Policy Manager at the Town and Country Planning Association discusses the extent to which the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework has set out strategic public health and healthcare priorities and needs.