Why do we care?
Because tackling climate change can’t happen without people. Local councils across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are on the frontlines of the UK’s climate response—but they can’t do it alone.
To create fair, effective climate action, communities from all four nations need to be part of the conversation.
That’s why we created the Local Climate Engagement Resource Hub. It builds on a groundbreaking programme that helped councils run meaningful public engagement—with real results: better policies, stronger trust, and more confident teams.
Now, this free hub puts that knowledge in your hands. Practical tools. Proven approaches. All to help you bring people in—and move climate action forward.
How to use the wheel
This wheel maps out the journey of meaningful public engagement—from first questions to lasting impact. It’s not a linear checklist. It’s a cycle, because real engagement is ongoing.
Start anywhere. Use it to plan a new process, reflect on a past one, or find guidance for a stage you’re stuck on. Each part links to practical resources, examples, and advice—so you’re never starting from scratch.
Wherever you are in your engagement journey, the wheel helps you move forward with clarity, confidence, and care.
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Case studies
Real stories, real lessons. These case studies show what local climate engagement looks like in action. From…
“How to” guides
Step-by-step, not guesswork. Our how-to guides break down key parts of the engagement process into clear, doable…
Methods
Tools that fit your purpose. Not every process needs a citizens’ assembly. This section explores different engagement…
Making the case
Build support from the inside out. You believe in engagement—but others might need convincing. This section gives…