Our Theory of Change. Creating a Wilder Somerset. A Theory of Change is a comprehensive illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. Explore more...

There are simple and easy things that we can all do to reduce our carbon footprint and make a big difference to the natural world.

We are in the middle of a climate and nature emergency, and the two are inextricably linked. Climate change is driving nature’s decline, and the loss of wildlife and wild places leaves us ill-equipped to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to change. One cannot be solved without the other.

There is no escaping the reality that Somerset’s climate is rapidly changing in our lifetimes. We are experiencing its predicted effects that impact our health, our day to day living, the prices we pay for food and wildlife populations around us. The county is vulnerable to rising sea levels and river flooding on low-lying land, while more unpredictable weather patterns will increase surface water flooding and wildfire risk across all areas, including higher ground. These changes affect us, our homes, our gardens and our spaces for wildlife.

There are lots of ways we can act to adapt, making us better prepared for the changing climate.

A community will be better adapted to climate change by taking a range of actions. Find out what the following communities in Somerset have done in their areas. 

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