The Biodiversity Action Plan is a strategy document that details plans for the protection and management of habitats and species of national, regional or local significance and those that are on the Red List of Threatened Species across the Borough. The most recent Biodiversity Action Plan was published in spring 2019 and contains 20 habitats and species action plans.

Free four week course by the University of Exeter. Explore the potential solutions to climate change and how they relate to the UN's sustainable development goals.

Richmond upon Thames Climate Emergeny Action Plan 2020-2024

Richmond Council have committed to becoming a Council that takes robust action to tackle the local and global threat of climate change, both internally and in partnership with local organisations and residents, and to minimise its environmental impact by cutting carbon emissions, waste and pollution. The Strategy outlines how.

London Borough of Richmond is tackling food waste as part of their Climate Change Strategy. The page links to a very informative podcast on the topic.

Loads of information, ideas, tips and practical things you can do on West London Waste's website.

EcoFriendlyKids is all about kids and their environment. Containing a wealth of information, tips, quizzes and fun games for children, this site is ideal for parents who want to share in their kids' adventures as they start to explore the natural world, and to guide them towards a more in-depth understanding of ecological issues as they grow older.

Ham United Group, together with many other CICs and charities around Ham, has got involved in setting up the Neighbourhood Forum. It is the first neighbourhood forum in the borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Ham Amenities Group (HAG) is a non-political group in Ham, formed in 1979 to preserve and enhance our natural heritage, to improve local services and to provide the opportunity of social contact for residents by arranging various activitie

The Ham and Petersham Association takes a positive approach to planning while attempting keep the area a unique semi rural special place to enjoy.

Supporting individuals in the community.

A grand 17th Century House in Ham

Mobilising and facilitating community action in response to climate change and peak oil

Habitats & Heritage is the charity that cares for the natural and historic environment in south and west London. They want to see nature flourish whilst protecting and enhancing south and west London’s historic environment.

The Orchard Project brings orchards into the heart of urban communities. Their aim is that every household in the UK’s town and cities be within walking distance of a productive, well-cared-for, community-run orchard.

The Conservation Volunteers - Richmond branch - offer opportunities for practical conservation work to help our local environment.

Matthew Rees documents his walks through Ham and shares some unexpected discoveries.