Walter Leal is a Professor of Environment and Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University. He chats to Clare Wiley about tackling climate change quickly and smartly.

Lucy Danger chats to Clare Wiley about tackling food waste and why compromise can be crucial for successful collaborations.

This weekend Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter was transformed from a concrete traffic interchange to vibrant hub of creative activity with green public spaces and a rooftop garden.

Clare Wiley sees a sneak preview of the world's first Northern Opera, 'The Arsonists'.

This year, Manchester Art Gallery has been longlisted for the Ashden Awards, which recognise organisations that promote sustainable energy. Here, Clare Wiley speaks to Amanda Wallace and Catriona Morgan, who are responsible for the gallery’s sustainability strategy.

Robin Lawler is chief executive of Northwards Housing and deputy chair of GMLCH's buildings group. He tells Clare Wiley what's being done to reduce carbon emissions from buildings across the region.

The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) is a national independent think tank and charity based in Manchester. Clare Wiley meets CEO Neil McInroy to discuss poverty, social justice and sustainability

Part of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities, the Greater Manchester Low Carbon Hub leads the region's low carbon agenda. Cllr Sue Derbyshire, leader of Stockport Council and new chair of GMLCH, gives Clare Wiley an overview of the hub's goals.

Based at the University of Manchester, the Sustainable Consumption Institute aims to bring insight and clarity to the role of consumption in sustainability, often challenging orthodox thinking and methodologies. Clare Wiley speaks to SCI director, Professor Dale Southerton.

Manchester's new Clean City initiative promises a greener city - but the council needs help from residents and community groups to make that a reality, writes Clare Wiley.