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Climate Ambassadors

Funded by the DfE, Climate Ambassadors match volunteer climate experts with education settings.

Let’s Go Zero Climate Action Advisors

Part of Let’s Go Zero, Climate Action Advisors are independent experts who offer free support for schools, colleges, and nurseries across England.

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Topic: Estates and buildings

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Use your building condition survey to identify decarbonisation interventions

Use the results from your building condition survey to pinpoint opportunities for reducing your setting's carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.

Low costOne off action
Use your building condition survey to identify climate adaptation interventions

Use the results from your building condition survey to pinpoint opportunities to make your setting more resilient to flooding, heat stress and other extreme weather events.

Low costOne off action
Identify opportunities to implement green infrastructure

Green infrastructure refers to the use of natural features and sustainable practices to address biodiversity and climate change issues, such as heat stress and flooding. There are many different types of green infrastructure, including rainwater harvesting, permeable surfaces, and green roofs or walls.

One off action
Establish collaborative ways of working with your estate owner

Foster regular communication and cooperation with your estate owner on sustainability. It is important to engage with your estate owners as early as possible regarding any potential projects that will affect your site.

Low costRepeat action
Understand any building use, land use, planning or operational restrictions

Examine any regulations, agreements, or limitations that affect how your setting's buildings and grounds can be used.

Low costOne off action