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We've got some good news to share with you this month - 20,000 UK citizens are now certified as Carbon Literate! This has resulted in over 40,000 pledges to directly address climate change and immediately reduce UK carbon emissions. You can read more about this milestone, the over 550 certifications in Wales and quotes from our trainers; Rhodri and Bethan.
This gives us hope, especially as we continue to witness extreme weather events driven by climate change become increasingly severe and visible. Carbon Literacy, is often a first step for many to understanding the challenges we face and helps to empower individuals and organisations to take practical steps to combatting the climate crisis as we await COP26 and the release of the IPCC report next week.
From August 10th - we will be celebrating the Living Wage Movement's 20th anniversary with the UK-wide network of employers. Last month, we launched the official Living Wage Wales website and have been releasing new content weekly and will continue to do so up until Living Wage Week 2021- which will be a bigger opportunity to celebrate and come together. Join us in acknowledging the hard work of those involved in the movement so far, and the money put back into employee's pockets.
Are you excited by the power of data to help businesses improve their environmental impact?
We are recruiting a sustainability advisor to help develop our consultancy services. This is an exciting opportunity for you to put your data analysis, monitoring and environmental management skills to use supporting a leading charity to diversify and grow.
Cynnal Cymru is the leading independent charity for sustainable development in Wales. If you are interested in working with us in any way, we'd love to hear from you, please get in contact.
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Are you excited by the power of data to help businesses improve their environmental impact?
We are seeking a Sustainability Advisor to support our consultancy service, helping it to grow so that we can help more organisations in Wales improve their environmental impact and develop integrated sustainability strategies.
Working with our cross-sector members and wider network, we set the agenda and identify opportunities for action on sustainable development; support our members and communities of practice with their sustainability agendas; and share knowledge through training and consultancy work. We are the official partner of the Carbon Literacy Project in Wales and the real Living Wage Accreditation body for Wales.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to put your data analysis, monitoring and environmental management skills to use supporting a leading charity to diversify and grow.
Cynnal Cymru – Sustain Wales is the leading independent sustainable development organisation in Wales. We exist to accelerate progress towards a low carbon economy, a fair and just society and a thriving natural environment.
Salary: £30k pro rata, 30 hrs, Flexible Working
Closing date: Sunday 15th August - Find out more >>
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Why it Matters - Why we need to act now for a better future
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Members - The latest news, updates and opportunities from our network.
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Positive Actions - Inspiration and practical solutions from around the world
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Living Wage for Wales - the latest news on fair work and the real Living Wage
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Take Action - What you, your community or organisation can do to make a difference
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Training and Events - upcoming listings from our network
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Climate Change | Global
5 things to look out for in the latest IPCC Report
This article discusses the release of the most comprehensive report on the science of climate change since 2013.
Read the article >>
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Climate Change | Carbon Literacy | Collaboration
20,000 UK Citizens now certified as Carbon Literate
As the UK-wide movement celebrates this important milestone, you can read more about the Project's history and quotes from our trainers; Rhodri and Bethan.
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Environment | Communities | Resilience
Sharing lessons through Sylfaen
The Sylfaen Project, funded by the Co-op Foundation, has concentrated on developing the financial and managerial resilience of community-based environmental organisations. As the project draws to a close, Sara Wynne Pari, a local resident and colleague working in the community environmental sector, reflects on the final Sylfaen site visit to the Llyn Parc Mawr Woodland Group.
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Environment | Litter | Pollution
Trash Free Trails in Snowdonia
Bangor University is proud to be working with Trash Free Trails to deliver an innovative two-year research project to reduce litter and single use pollution.
Read more>>
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Vacancies | Sustainability | Trustees
Join Our Board of Trustees
Cynnal Cymru is looking for new trustees. Join our Board and help us accelerate progress towards a more sustainable future.
Join our board of trustees >>
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Communities | Habitat Maintenance | Wales
£1.2m funding for communities across Wales
Ramblers Cymru have secured this funding to give communities the tools and training to undertake practical path and habitat maintenance and improve environmental quality.
Find out how you can get involved >>
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Funding | Innovation | Media
Ffilm Cymru and Clwstwr launch new Green Cymru Challenge Fund for a sustainable screen sector in Wales
The Green Cymru Challenge Fund is a fresh partnership between Ffilm Cymru and Clwstwr. They are pleased to announce a new multidisciplinary innovation fund, which looks to advance solutions to key environmental challenges within the film industry in Wales.
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Members News | Recycling | Social Enterprise
Greenstream Flooring recognised as one of top 100 social enterprises in UK
Greenstream Flooring CIC based in Porth Rhondda Cynon Taf, a social enterprise which maximises community benefit from the sales and reuse of flooring, has been recognised as one of the Top 100 social enterprises in the NatWest SE100 Index 2021.
Read more at Business News Wales >>
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If you are a Member and have a sustainability news story or event you would like us to promote please contact Lynsey@cynnalcymru.com
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Launch of the Living Wage for Wales Website
Last month we launched the Living Wage website for Wales - the online home for the movement in Wales with the support of Welsh Government and Cardiff Council
The bilingual site features the latest information on progress being made in Wales, benefits of accreditation (including Living Wage experiences and stories), the latest Living Wage job opportunities and a step-by-step guide to accreditation. Over the coming months, we will be adding more case studies and news updates in the lead up to Living Wage Week in November.
Visit www.livingwage.wales and follow @livingwagewales on twitter.
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Living Wage at 20
On Tuesday August 10th - the #LivingWageat20 celebrations will officially begin across the UK. Keep an eye out on social media or in your inbox if you are a member of the employer network.
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This month we'd like to welcome; The John Burns Foundation, Haulfryn Care Limited, Coaltown Coffee, Fare Share Cymru , Seren Support Services Ltd. and 14 other organisation's dedicated to ensuring that employees earn enough to live on.
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September
6th September | Launch of Cynnal Cymru-Sustain Wales Train the Trainer Course
27th - 30th | Carbon Literacy Open Course
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November
November 1st | COP26 Glasgow
November 1st | Carbon Literacy Action Day
November 15th -22nd | Living Wage Week
29th - December 2nd | Carbon Literacy Open Course
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Training is from £85 per person and combines self-directed study with facilitated sessions held online with your course tutor and fellow students.
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To find our more visit our training website or contact training@cynnalcymru.com with any questions and remember to claim your free place if you are a member!
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