Phew! It’s out! The survey is now complete and in peoples inboxes awaiting the light! Having completed pre-surveys to gauge the kind of answers people might provide when questioned about the Top Ten Pledges, we looked at how we were … Continue reading
In 2009, the Footsteps Project took place where networks of climate activists and scientists in Truro delivered a behavioural change campaign to support local and national delegates involved in the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference (COP15). We asked individuals and communities … Continue reading
Fairtrade Falmouth are holding a coffee afternoon meeting in Falmouth Town Council Chambers, 3pm on 25th February 2015. Fairtrade Falmouth 2015 2015 is the 10th year for Fairtrade Falmouth. To launch the Fairtrade activities for Falmouth in 2015, Fairtrade Falmouth … Continue reading
Several Transition Falmouth members attended and enjoyed this useful conference on 21st November, at Environment and Sustainability Institute, Tremough Campus. We have now received an excellent summary report of the day – see here for PDF document. There is also … Continue reading
Speaker after speaker at the packed Ocean Plastics Conference held in Falmouth on 21st July highlighted the gravity of the impact that waste plastic is having on the marine and wider environment. From the humble lugworm which are ingesting minute … Continue reading
For the last few months (which have flown by), I have been busy collecting survey results and conducting interviews for my dissertation research on community engagement. It’s been an absolute joy so far and incredibly interesting to hear the feedback … Continue reading
In response to continuing concerns over the waste situation both globally and locally a screening of the acclaimed film “Trashed” has been arranged by Untrashed Cornwall – a new group (supported by Transition Falmouth) set up recently to help resolve … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on the Transition Falmouth website regarding my MSc dissertation on increasing community engagement. The survey for this is now in the process of being distributed throughout Falmouth! I would be massively grateful … Continue reading
The world’s only trans-atlantic, engine-less cargo vessel, Tres Hombres, will arrive in Falmouth on Wednesday 16th April 2014 as part of its fifth consecutive journey from Europe to the Caribbean and back. See here for much more information and details … Continue reading
Hello! My name is Naomi and I am currently in the process of completing a dissertation for my MSc in Sustainable Development (Climate Change and the Environment) at the University of Exeter. The aim of this dissertation will be to … Continue reading