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Global Action Plan shortlisted to win a Charity Times Award

Global Action Plan shortlisted to win a Charity Times Award

We are shortlisted for corporate partnership of the year.

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The FIFA World Cup: Politics and climate

The FIFA World Cup: Politics and climate

Climate Squad's Astrit Muzliukaj on the environmental impact of the World Cup & a surprising indirect imapct from China.

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EcoTeams gear up for the Big Lunch on 18th July

EcoTeams Big Lunch

Nationwide get-togethers from picnics to street parties.

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Topsham primary school in Devon wins Appetite for Action competition 09/10

Appetite for Action competition

They win £3,000 & a visit from Sky Real Lives for the day.

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Tap into Savings comes to Coventry

Global Action Plan & Tap into Savings

Partnership work in Tile Hill and Canley helps residents save water, electricity, gas and money.

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Rowan wins Global Action Plan's Super Star monthly award for June

Global Action Plan's Super Star monthly award

Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100

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Global Action Plan achieves Green Accord premier status

Global Action Plan achieves Green Accord premier status

We show our commitment to sustainable working practices through an award-winning project

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Global Action Plan & Team Green Britain

Global Action Plan & Team Green Britain

17/06/10: Find out about a campaign of events & initiatives to help Britain reduce its carbon footprint.

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Ettrick School's Green Mean Eco-machine

The students of Ettrick School

Ettrick School has just 6 pupils & they show us how even just a few people can make a huge difference

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We help nearly 1 million Chinese students learn about climate change

Global Action Plan in China

Read about our fantastic achievements in China.

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Knowledge sharing: Global Action Plan in China

Global Action Plan goes to China

Rowan Boase on delivering workshops in China as part of the Climate Cool education programme

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Debbi wins Global Action Plan's Super Star monthly award

Monthly recognition scheme

Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100

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Climate Squad's COPArt Live!

Climate Squad's COPArt Live!

Climate Squad's live event: a mixture of music & art

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£5,000 prizes - Global Action Plan supports new Community Challenge

Community Challenge

Cash prizes from £500 to £5,000 for community based projects to introduce lower carbon travel

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Global Action Plan’s Super Star monthly award

Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100

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Entrepreneurs in the green economy

Entrepreneurs in the green economy

Conference equips entrepreneurs with the necessary skill-set to gain prosperity from the green economy

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Over 12,000 sign Downing Street petition advocating an opt-in system for phonebooks

Opt-in system for phonebooks

The poll received the fifth largest response ever for an environmental campaign

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Global Action Plan helps Food Show recycle food & save money

Global Action Plan & the Food Show

Global Action Plan provides free environmental advice to the Food Show

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Investec wins Clean City Award

International Specialist Banking Group Investec has won a Platinum Award in the City of London’s Clean City Awards...

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Global work with E.ON

Global Action Plan's work with E.ON

Global Action Plan's work with E.ON

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Energy bike on ITV’s Tonight programme: 25/02/10

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See our energy bike in action on ITV's Tonight programme on Thursday 25 February at 7.30pm.

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We're the official partner of UK AWARE: the UK's leading green lifestyle exhibition

Image: UK AWARE

Global Action Plan has been announced as the official partner of UK AWARE 16/17 April.

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Tap Into Savings pilot project launched: 12/02/10

Tap Into Savings pilot project launched

Tap Into Savings is one of the biggest water and energy saving projects in the UK.

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BGL Group goes to the vote to find a new Charity partner: 05/02/10

Image: Vote for Global Action Plan

BGL Group have shortlisted us as a potential new Charity Partner. We're very excited & want to let everyone know.

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UK charities need to plan for climate change: 04/02/10

UK charities need to plan for climate change: Feb 10

UK charities must plan & prepare for the impact of climate change now to cope with changing future demands.

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The Big Swap is a big success: 03/02/10

Image: The Big Swap

The Big Swap was the perfect venue to swap unwanted Xmas presents for something special.

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Has your school got an Appetite for Action? Jan 10

Image: Appetite for Action day

The first Appetite for Action day was on 22 January. With over 1,640 schools already involved, were you a part of it?

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Climate Squad chat politics & eco driving with Ed Miliband: Dec 09

Ed Miliband on the Eco Driving simulator

Climate Squad volunteer John Northall, talks to Ed Miliband about his driving habits & his views on education.

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Happy sweet 16th birthday to us

We are celebrating our sweet 16th birthday!

We are celebrating our sweet 16th birthday! And there are lots of reasons why it is a happy one.

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Global Action Plan films showing on Community Channel: Dec 09

Community Channel Climate Change logo

Watch our Professor Planet films on the Community Channel this December and January.

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Climate Change is accelerating beyond expectation: Dec 09

COPArt logo

A report states if we don't take action now global warming could reach as high as 7 degrees C by 2100.

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Green Accord Success at Edie awards for Exeter City Council and Global Action Plan

Environmental Excellence awards 2009

Easy-to-implement environmental assessment tool scoops award

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Are you a consumerholic? Yes? Confess here.

Are you a consumerholic?

Are you a consumerholic? Yes? Then why not join us? Help expunge your shame and confess your guilty secrets to us.

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Renewable Energy for Devon wins green award

RegenSW logo

Devon Council named as most pro-active council for its reduction in carbon emissions

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Climate Squad interviews Zac Goldsmith & Prof Stephen Hopper: Nov 09

Interview with Zac Goldsmith at Kew Gardens

Climate Squad volunteer, Sydney Fleming-Gale, interviews Zac Goldsmith & Prof Stephen Hopper, Director of Kew.

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Green technology flourishes despite recession-driven cutbacks: Nov 09

Green IT Expo

A new report released prior to the Green IT Expo suggests that green IT is thriving in the face of the recession.

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70% of Brits want opt-in system for Phonebook delivery: October 2009

70% of Brits want opt-in system for Phonebook delivery

Global Action Plan and 192.com launch campaign to end the scourge of unwanted phonebooks.

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EcoTeams to target 20,000 homes: October 2009

EcoTeams to target 20,000 homes

An ambitious target is set for Global Action Plan's EcoTeams programme.

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Going green just got easier with EMS Easy: September 2009

EMS Easy

A south-west based media company has achieved environmental management standard ISO14001 using a new toolkit.

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Global Action Plan calls for £1bn green IT stimulus package: June 2009

Green IT

On 25 June 2009 Global Action Plan called on Central Government for a £1bn IT stimulus package.

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More incentives needed for public sector IT departments to go green: July 2009

Path to Greener Government

Global Action Plan and Cisco launch their 'Path to Greener Government' report.

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Global Action Plan’s EverGreen programme - finalist in the Homes & Communities Academy Awards: June 2009

EverGreen programme

The Evergreen project is nominated as an Empowering Communities awards finalist.

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Winner of the Appetite for Action competition: July 2009

St Marks Primary School in Wigan

St Marks Primary School in Wigan wins Appetite for Action competition 2009.

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Devon: Wind of change harnessed for green gain: June 2009

Ashden Awards

Devon County Council chosen as finalists for the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2009.

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An exciting new initiative launched with Bank of America & V: June 2009

Climate Squad Launch

Launch of Climate Squad initiative to help young people tackle climate change issues.

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More than 1bn people celebrate Earth Day: April 2009

Earth Day

Countries celebrate 22 April as a day to heighten awareness of climate change.

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Unleashing the Power: a new pamphlet on community sustainability from SERA

Unleashing the Power

Unleashing the Power talks about the role of communities in tackling climate change.

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EDF Energy & Global Action Plan announce new charity partnership: March 2009

EDF Energy & Global Action Plan charity partnership

Global Action Plan selected as charity partner for EDF Energy.

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Global Action Plan recognised for phenomenal work by the Ashden Awards: March 2009

Ashden Awards

Global Action Plan was recognised for its Environmental Champions programme.

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Global Action Plan wins Best Companies accredition: February 2009

Global Action Plan obtained 2 Star Status with Best Companies Ltd.

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Over 840 schools join our schools green challenge

Schools take part in the biggest online food challenge of 2009.

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Sustainable City Awards competition: November 2008

The Sustainable City Awards recognise outstanding achievement in sustainable development.

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Local people fight bill increases in Nottingham: October 2008

The EcoTeam programme works! Households saved an average £148.

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Children's 'Paint for the Planet' to launch UN climate campaign: October 2008

United Nations climate campaign kicks off with an exhibit of children's art in New York.

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Cut costs & improve your environmental credentials with BT Business: October 2008

BT Business &Global Action Plan offer businesses the chance to win.

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Year two for Climate Change Champions: September 2008

Climate Change Champions schools project enters second year.

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School challenge: Appetite for Action launches

The Appetite for Action challenge for schools is our first programme in association with our partner Sky.

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New EcoTeams initiatives launch across London

EcoTeams collectively reduce household's impact on the environment.

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EcoTeams saves households c. £148 per annum: June 2008

EcoTeams programme reduces household environmental impacts.

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Global Action Plan scoops world's leading green energy prize

Global Action Plan wins the Ashden Award for sustainable energy.

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Vote to help green our IT: April 2008

Global Action Plan has a top 5 entry in DesignIT 2008.

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Government failing environment while businesses make great strides: March 2008

Government failing environment...

Emissions from government offices increased 22% in past year.

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Action at School is a Creating the Future awards finalist: February 2008

Global Action Plan becomes a finalist for Creating the Future award.

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Business partner Investec awarded by City for waste reduction: February 2008

Investec win City of London's Clean City Platinum Award.

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London councils grant nearly £500,000 to Global Action Plan: January 2008

Global Action Plan will receive £224,200 from London councils.

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MTV launches carbon calculator designed by Global Action Plan

"i-Trod" helps young people reduce their carbon footprint.

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Inefficient ICT sector's carbon emissions set to surpass aviation industry: December 2007

First national survey reveals 60% of businesses are lacking support for sustainable ICT strategies.

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Citi donate £40,000 to Global Action Plan: November 2007

We'd like to thank everyone who took part in the Step into the Community initiative to raise vital funds.

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Green IT survey results: December 2007

Global Action Plan present the results of their national green IT survey at the ‘Inefficient Truth’ event on 3 December...

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