Climate Action Torfaen

Building Bridges for Community Climate Action in Torfaen

Climate Action Torfaen

We are a group of Torfaen residents with different skills and experiences brought together by our commitment to deliver positive change in the face of the climate emergency.

Our purpose is to support a journey towards a net zero and nature friendly Torfaen, bringing together citizens, businesses and Torfaen council.

We believe in local solutions to local challenges and that residents are best placed to help inform strategies to respond to the climate and nature emergency on our doorstep.

Get Involved

Whether you’re an experienced advocate or just starting to explore, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference!

We run regular events throughout Torfaen, and hold monthly meetings both in-person and online. Follow us on social media or check out our updates page to see what’s coming up.

We’re always looking to form new connections with local business and groups. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or ideas.

Everyone is welcome!

Root for Our Future

Our current project – Root for Our Future – is all about exploring food sustainability within Torfaen. Everyone is welcome to attend one of our events. They’re completely free!

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6 days ago

🌍 Exciting talk happening next month! 🌱Fix Food: Fix the Planet.We’re delighted to welcome Sue Pritchard, Chief Executive of the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, for an inspiring and thought-provoking talk on our food system.The Food, Farming and Countryside Commission is a UK-based charity and think tank that sits on the government’s Net Zero Council. Sue lives with her family on a small farm in Monmouthshire, bringing both national leadership and lived experience to this vital topic. 🌱 Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the UK’s leading voices on food, farming, and sustainability.📅 Thursday 19th February⏰ 6pm – 7.30pm📍 Fairhill Methodist Church, Cwmbran. NP44 4QSBook your free ticket by emailing us at hello@climateactiontorfaen.cymru ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

You are all cordially invited to a wassail at Llanllowell House near Usk Saturday 17th January 🌱✨️This is being run by the Llanllowell Eco group and details can be found in the image below! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

🌍 Torfaen councillors have been in the news this week for comments around the Council’s climate action efforts.Reform councillor David Thomas stated for his party: “While we respect the council’s ongoing work on environmental issues, Reform UK prioritises practical, affordable solutions over expensive net zero targets that burden taxpayers without delivering real results”. He added that Reform “reject unscientific alarmism and policies that harm the economy”.Reform’s strategy for saving money includes “ditching net zero” which “could save the public sector over £30 billion per year for the next 25 years”. This ignores the returns made on investments in clean energy and environmental protection, which by strengthening domestic supply protect us from impacts of crises abroad, like the gas price spikes caused by the invasion of Ukraine.Reform’s proposed savings also do not account for the costs of climate change on our communities, which can be directly linked to delayed action. Our neighbours in Monmouth have seen devastating floods tear through the town centre, destroying homes, businesses and livelihoods.Quite opposite to unscientific alarmism, the science is clear: things are getting more dangerous for ordinary people across the UK, while renewables tech is getting better and cheaper. Solar is now the cheapest power source in human history. Falling back toward greater gas and coal power behind the false promise of decreasing energy bills only makes conditions less stable for ordinary people: more flooding, more heatwaves, and more insecurity.Of course, Labour’s record on climate change is far from perfect, and Climate Action Torfaen is committed to holding our local representatives accountable for climate action. As unprecedented flooding has devastated our communities, we must not allow a race to the bottom on climate. Natural systems do not negotiate, and decades of evidence show us that we need a real net zero as soon as possible. For people and the planet.Read Nation Cymru’s coverage here: ... See MoreSee Less

Reform UK criticised over climate stance by local cabinet members

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Reform UK has come under fire on climate change from cabinet members in the only local authority where the party holds representation.

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