Climate change and environment news
Thinking about solar panels, batteries, or planning wider energy upgrades to your home? We are hosting a free 'ask me anything' webinar to help you get started.
Council news | 24 Jun 26
45 primary school pupils from 8 local schools across Richmond upon Thames came together this week for an inspiring Eco Summit designed to empower young people to take action for nature and the climate.
Council news | 24 Jun 26
It’s Climate Action Week, and we’re sharing how we’re taking action on climate change across Richmond.
Council news | 23 Jun 26
Our Civic Pride Fund recently supported a powerful community led conservation project by local charity Barnes Common Limited.
Council news | 23 Jun 26
Box Walks is a new initiative using cleaned-up old phone boxes for a nature walk, with information at each phone box about a different aspect of climate change and sustainability.
Community news | Box Walks | 18 Jun 26
More than 200 people gathered at Grove Gardens on Saturday to attend the eighth Richmond Sustainability Forum and explore The Fixery – Richmond’s new repair and reuse hub in the recently refurbished Grove Gardens Chapel.
Council news | 16 Jun 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 20 June, for the repair of household items.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 10 Jun 26
In celebration of the Thames Path’s 30th anniversary, and in collaboration with Drinkable Thames, a month long relay is taking place from the source in the Cotswolds to Woolwich, passing through Richmond.
Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 10 Jun 26
In Richmond, we’re fortunate to have the River Thames winding through our borough, shaping the places where people walk, relax and connect with nature.
Council news | 05 Jun 26
National environmental charity The Tree Council brought more than 30 volunteers from nine organisations to Kneller Gardens in Twickenham for a day of community giveback. Discover what they achieved and explore simple ways you can get involved.
Council news | 04 Jun 26
Earlier this year, we joined a London-wide collaborative conservation programme bringing together people and organisations across London to protect and restore tower mustard (Turritis glabra), one of the UK’s rarest native plants.
Council news | 04 Jun 26
Richmond Council has partnered with Ecofurb, retrofit specialists, to help you through the process of making your home more comfortable and energy efficient.
Council news | 28 May 26
Join Barnes Common Limited for a fun, free and creative collage workshop focused on understanding and celebrating biodiversity on 15 June.
Community news | Barnes Common Limited | 27 May 26
On Thursday 18 June, join us in celebrating Clean Air Day and learn about air quality across the borough. Don’t miss our free art workshops, where you can contribute to a collective artwork exploring how urban spaces shape the air we breathe, plus a fun lunchtime activity ‘Collecting Air’.
Council news | 26 May 26
London Rivers Week takes place from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May 2026. It’s a great opportunity to begin to learn more about rivers and get involved to help protect your local waterways.
Council news | 21 May 26
Take part in a Fruity Walk through Barnes, where trees tell stories of resilience, adaptation and community, rooted in its long history of orchards and market gardens.
Community news | Barnes Common | 14 May 26
This unique event will give visitors the opportunity to visit a selection of the most beautiful private gardens around Ham Common.
Community news | Ham and Petersham Association and Amenities Group | 13 May 26
Hear from experts about the circular economy and how we can rethink the way we use our resources at this Forum at the restored Grove Gardens Chapel.
Council news | 12 May 26
Join Thames Landscape Strategy for friendly, hands on volunteer sessions helping to control Himalayan Balsam, an invasive plant that threatens riverbanks, wildlife habitats and our historic Thames landscape.
Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 12 May 26
On Thursday 18 June, join Richmond Climate Coalition for a free community screening of an eye-opening film that reveals how climate change is already affecting life across the UK.
Community news | Richmond Climate Coalition | 12 May 26
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