Climate change

Climate change is not just an environmental issue: it affects all of us. Voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) need to understand how our actions impact on the environment – and how a changing climate will impact on those we support, and on the work that we do.

Your role

VCOs have a crucial role to play in tackling the challenge of climate change. For example you can:

• Prepare for the changing weather patterns we are starting to experience
• Protect or support your beneficiaries to cope with these changes
• Reduce your organisation's carbon footprint
• Campaign for a more sustainable future.

Learn more

Watch this film about the ways some VCOs are already preparing for the changes to our climate. Or take a look at our online guide to help you decide how your own organisation can respond.

What NCVO is doing

NCVO is working for change:

Task Force

NCVO is supporting the Government sponsored Third Sector Task Force on Climate Change, the Environment and Sustainable Development.

Civil Society Framework

NCVO will work with others to develop a programme of work that will focus on the four key challenges facing our society, including climate change. The NCVO Civil Society Framework sets out our vision.

NCVO's carbon footprint

NCVO is committed to sustainable development and reducing its own carbon footprint. Read more about NCVO's environmental performance.

10:10 campaign

We are taking part in the 10:10 campaign to reduce our carbon emissions by a further 10% in 2010.