Sustainable Warwickshire

Warwickshire County Council

A Warwickshire County Council podcast about all things climate change and sustainability across the county of Warwickshire.

  1. 21/03/2025

    Managing Flood Risk in Warwickshire

    With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, flooding is a growing concern for many Warwickshire residents. In this episode, we explore how we are tackling flood risk and supporting communities in preparing for climate change impacts. Featuring insights from Scarlett Robertson (Flood Risk Management Officer at WCC) and Charles Barlow (Head of Community Partnerships at WCC), the discussion covers the challenges of flood management, the role of various agencies, and the importance of community-led action.

    39 min

  2. 09/01/2025

    Reduce, Reuse and Recycle: Managing Waste in Warwickshire

    Reusing and recycling our waste is crucial for reducing environmental impact, conserving natural resources, and creating a more sustainable future for Warwickshire. Ruth Dixon from the Warwickshire County Council’s waste team talks with Ivan Pointon from Kenilworth Lions Ltd, about the different ways in which waste is reused or recycled in the county.

    29 min

  3. 08/10/2024

    Creating School Climate Action Plans

    Across the UK, emissions from schools make up 2% of the total, and 36% of public sector emissions, and the DfE has said every school in England should have a climate action plan in place by 2025. Join our guests Sarah Mills, a Climate Action Advisor for the charity Let's Go Zero, and Kate Waterfield, the Sustainability Lead at Brookhurst Primary School in Leamington Spa, to find out how schools are responding to this need for a climate action plan, what it looks like in practice, and what support is available to schools to help them to develop and deliver it.

    36 min

  4. 23/07/2024

    Sustainable Sports: Warwickshire Clubs Leading Change

    Although playing sport is good for our mental and physical health, local sports clubs are increasingly susceptible to impacts of climate change such as floods and heatwaves. In this episode we hear from two local Warwickshire clubs - Fillongley Cricket Club and Stratford Boat Club - who have been taking steps to reduce their impact on the environment around them. Hear from Stephen Gardner and Claudine Pearson, who talk about their work and share lots of advice and suggestions for other sports clubs looking to start their sustainability journey.

    50 min

  5. 04/06/2024

    The Impact of Warwickshire's Waterways

    Find out how Warwickshire's rivers, canals, and other waterways can enhance your health and wellbeing! Diving into a discussion about the increasing importance of our waterways is Dr Jon Radley, Curator of Natural Sciences at Heritage & Culture Warwickshire (part of Warwickshire County Council) and Matt Bishop, Director of Warwick Boats and the Leam Boat Centre. Together, they share how these natural assets have been important in connecting communities for centuries and continue to play a crucial role in promoting physical and mental health as well as supporting a diverse ecosystem. This latest episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to connect with nature, improve their mental health, and learn about the rich history and biodiversity of our local water bodies.

    36 min

  6. 29/04/2024

    Climate Hubs

    Climate hubs are physical spaces in town centres where people can get together to find out about sustainable living, make plans, exchange ideas and hold events. There are two new hubs opening in Warwickshire in Spring 2024 - one in Rugby and one in Stratford. In this episode, Alex Becker from Transition Town Rugby, and Stephen Norrie from Net Zero Stratford, talk about what their respective hubs and what a difference they can make to their communities.

    37 min
  7. Community Action

    09/04/2024

    Community Action

    All across Warwickshire there are groups of local people who are concerned about climate change and have joined together to run events, raise awareness, share ideas and deliver projects to reduce carbon emissions.  Sharing some examples of this in practice, and discussing the benefits of community groups working in collaboration with town and parish councils, our guests include Bob Sherman, co-founder and Chair of the Low Carbon Warwickshire Network and Andrew Maliphant, Environmental and Sustainability Advisor to the Society of Local Clerks.

    44 min

  8. 28/02/2024

    Youth Perspectives on Climate Change

    What do young people in Warwickshire really think about climate change? Is climate anxiety really a thing? What are they doing themselves to take action and what would they like to see happen in schools and colleges? Listen to Riyasa and Adam from the Warwickshire Youth Council share their perspectives on all things climate change.

    32 min
See All (18)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

A Warwickshire County Council podcast about all things climate change and sustainability across the county of Warwickshire.

Information

  • Creator
    Warwickshire County Council
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Sustainable Warwickshire