Think and learn for the planet

The Climate Action Plan Explorer tracks the UK’s progress towards carbon zero by using every plan published by UK councils in the face of the climate emergency. Enter your postcode to read about your area and compare plans across councils.

You can also enter your postcode at Take Climate Action - your one-stop shop on your area’s climate performance, where you can see how it’s doing on local environmental targets.

Use this tool with the UK Youth Climate Coalition to check your MP’s voting record on climate action - each MP is assigned a score based on their support for climate-friendly policies.

You can also find your MP or MSP and read their voting history at They Work for You.

If you want to see the strength of your council’s Climate Action Plan, take a look at the scorecards created by Climate Emergency UK.

Voting is our opportunity to decide who will be the best people to make decisions for us at a local, national or European level.

To learn more about the difference you can make with your vote, as well as how our political system works - check out Voting Counts. As a simple, unbiased political resource, Voting Counts can help you make informed decisions when voting.

Click here to read more about about why your vote matters.

Try AimHi Earth’s course, ‘Climate, nature and how to make a difference’, to learn everything you need to know about having a positive impact on the environment.

Check out Earthrise Studio’s collections of articles, films, interviews and resource guides re-centring the climate conversation on human stories that provide much-needed hope and imagination.

Sign up to Curious Earth’s weekly newsletter for UK and international environmental updates that cut through the jargon and keep news accessible and interesting.

Interested in environmental crime? Head to the Environmental Investigation Agency to learn about environmental abuse across the globe. Make sure to check out their global environmental crime tracker and podcast - ‘What on Earth?’

Check out Films for Action’s libraries for the best films and documentaries on the climate and nature.

There are lots of fantastic podcasts out there on the environment, but we think this episode by ‘A Matter of Degrees’ is a great place to start. The hosts take us through the importance of focusing on structural change and letting go of climate guilt, with the help of some inspiring speakers.

Interested in inspiring solutions to tackle climate change? Try Zero50, a podcast hosted by Bruce Bratley, CEO and Founder of recycling company First Mile. Make sure to check out this episode starring our very own Co-Director, William Eccles, to hear all about The Commitment’s role in the journey towards a healthy planet.

Looking for inspiration? Check out Advaya for resources and events exploring the intersections between social, individual and environmental well-being, linking inner transformation with outer change.

It can be tough to stay positive and motivated in the face of climate change. Head to Climate.Emergence for ideas and strategies to keep our hearts full and open even amidst climate sorrow. If you’re feeling at risk of burnout or a bit overwhelmed and isolated, check out The Rest of Activism and join a global community exploring what the ‘rest’ of activism is all about.