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Havant Climate Alliance
Thanks to those of you who made it to our meeting at the Pallant.
Our annual reports and the PowerPoints we used are in our Google folder, which you can find here
If you would like to read the written reports they can be found on the Havant Climate Alliance website.
On the website include useful updates on planning, Havant Thicket Reservoir and our opposition to plans for Effluent recycling.
There’s also a PowerPoint about the local Community Energy group. |
Havant Community Energy
HCE would like to invite you to their Annual General Meeting on the 27th April, 2026 at 7:15pm in Havant – Location TBA
We will present what we’ve accomplished this first year and what we hope to achieve in 2026.
There will also be a speaker from Energy4All who will explain how HCE can join them to pursue our goals.
If you would like to find out more, please visit the Havant Community Energy website. |
National Planning Policy Framework
The government is consulting again on significant changes to the National Planning Policy Framework, which guides local planning decisions and plan making in England.
FOE have produced some guidance with template answers to help you respond to the consultation. |
New disinformation policy briefings
Friends of the Earth has a series of articles addressing climate disinformation from right-wing politicians, providing solid evidence to show how they’re wrong, and there’s more to come soon.
The articles can back up rebuttals you might wish to make to local politicians, for example on energy bills.
There’s also a hub page with more topline messaging. |
Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security Report
If you’re up to a scary read, the government’s report Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security Report
The Report has underlined the risks to national security from the global destruction of nature. |
National Emergency Briefings
Don’t forget that you can still view the nine talks given at the Emergency briefing in November over on on our website here.
We still need people to encourage MPs to watch them and to call for a National Televised Briefing |
County groups to decide on policy
Hampshire Climate Action Network has set up a number of groups to help decide the policies we should push for under local government reorganisation and devolution.
They cover Transport, Water, Nature Health and Reporting Emissions. Policies so far are on the Voice website.
Please contact Chris Holloway via email if you’d like to have your say on these (or other) issues hcan@winacc.org.uk |
The Hardest Lesson
The Climate Majority Project’s Climate Courage Schools campaign has produced a moving two-minute film called The Hardest Lesson about the experience of teaching about the climate emergency.
They have also published nine case studies of schools doing this work well, and built a growing network of educators, psychologists and researchers.
They’re looking for funding to bring in the staff they need for the next phase, build a permanent national resource for schools and teachers, and keep them at the table as curriculum and training policy gets decided.
You can donate to their Crowdfunder here |
The Big Plastic Count
From 9th – 15th March, thousands of people will be counting every piece of plastic packaging they throw away.
This will show the true scale of the UK’s big plastic problem and call on the government to do more about it.
This is not just counting plastic – it is building a movement for a fair future, free from the impacts of the plastics crisis. You can sign up here |
Future Dates
Havant Climate Alliance Meeting
Our next meeting will be Monday 9th March at 9:30 am via Zoom
If you would like the link to the meeting, please Email havclimate@gmail.com
Together Alliance – March against the far right
Saturday 28th March
Stand against the far right and for unity, hope and justice. Friends of the Earth is part of this mass demonstration and we want as many local groups as possible to join us – sign up, order your posters, stickers and placards.
Need travel? Coaches and trains are being organised across the UK, find out more here and book your tickets
South East Climate Alliance Annual Gathering
Saturday 28th March
SECA Annual Gathering in will be held in Guildford. We’ll be talking about two vital issues – Devolution and Local Government Reform, and Climate Adaptation and Resilience, and it’s a great opportunity to catch up with like-minded campaigners and share experiences.
Find out more and book your tickets here
Havant Borough Big Green Week
Saturday 6th to Sunday 14th June
Find out more here |
FOE Webinars
Solidarity with Palestine
Tuesday 7th April – 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Pushing your MP for justice and accountability
Reserve a spot
Sharing our stories on water
Thursday 23rd April – 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Reserve a spot
Spring 2026 local elections: what’s next?
Thursday 14th May – 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Reserve a spot
Active Hope
Date and time TBC
New laws on protest rights
Thursday 4th June – 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Reserve a spot |
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