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If you're aged 18-35 & want to get involved climate change project, we'd love to hear from you.
Read more...How schools can save the rainforest
Encourage your local school to register for the free Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge.
Read more...Carbon Reduction Commitment: how will it affect you?
Confused about the Carbon Reduction Commitment? We can help.
Read more...Carbon Reduction Commitment: information for local authorities
Confused about the Carbon Reduction Commitment? We can help.
Read more...How should your business approach the Carbon Reduction Commitment?
Confused about the Carbon Reduction Commitment? We can help.
Read more...Wilson wins Global Action Plan's superstar monthly award for July
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Sustainable shopping? Top tips on going vintage
Find true pre-loved. Hannah Bellamy, gives us the low down on all things vintage.
Read more...Join us for an EcoTeam-Up event inspired by Team Green Britain
Are you ready to win for Team Green Britain? Join us at an EcoTeam-Up event near you!
Read more...Top tips for the perfect swish
Do you want to know more about swishing? Read our top tips for a smooth swap.
Read more...How schools can save the rainforest
Encourage your local school to register for the free Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge.
Read more...A green light from the Community Challenge Awards.
Climate Squad has won £5,000 to teach eco-driving techniques.
Read more...Global Action Plan shortlisted to win a Charity Times Award
We are shortlisted for corporate partnership of the year.
Read more...The FIFA World Cup: Politics and climate
Climate Squad's Astrit Muzliukaj on the environmental impact of the World Cup & a surprising indirect imapct from China.
Read more...EcoTeams gear up for the Big Lunch on 18th July
Nationwide get-togethers from picnics to street parties.
Read more...Appetite for Action at school
Topsham primary school win £3,000 & a visit from Sky Real Lives for the day
Read more...Tap into Savings comes to Coventry
Partnership work in Tile Hill and Canley helps residents save water, electricity, gas and money.
Read more...Rowan wins Global Action Plan's Super Star monthly award for June
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Global Action Plan achieves Green Accord premier status
We show our commitment to sustainable working practices through an award-winning project
Read more...Global Action Plan & Team Green Britain
17/06/10: Find out about a campaign of events & initiatives to help Britain reduce its carbon footprint.
Read more...Ettrick School's Green Mean Eco-machine
Ettrick School has just 6 pupils & they show us how even just a few people can make a huge difference
Read more...We help nearly 1 million Chinese students learn about climate change
Read about our fantastic achievements in China.
Read more...Knowledge sharing: Global Action Plan in China
Rowan Boase on delivering workshops in China as part of the Climate Cool education programme.
Read more...Debbi wins Global Action Plan's Super Star monthly award
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Climate Squad for far...
Climate Squad is a group of 3300 volunteers, aged 16-25, who are working with schools, businesses & communities in...
Read more...Climate Squad's COPArt Live! 03/05/2010
A Climate Squad live event: a mixture of music & art to inspire change.
Read more...£5,000 prizes - Global Action Plan supports new Community Challenge
Cash prizes from £500 to £5,000 for community based projects to introduce lower carbon travel
Read more...Global Action Plan’s Super Star monthly award
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Entrepreneurs in the green economy
Conference equips entrepreneurs with the necessary skill-set to gain prosperity from the green economy
Read more...Over 12,000 sign Downing Street petition advocating an opt-in system for phonebooks
The poll received the fifth largest response ever for an environmental campaign
Read more...Global Action Plan helps Food Show recycle food & save money
Global Action Plan provides free environmental advice to the Food Show
Read more...Investec wins Clean City Award
International Specialist Banking Group Investec has won a Platinum Award in the City of London’s Clean City Awards...
Read more...Energy bike on ITV’s Tonight programme: 25/02/10
See our energy bike in action on ITV's Tonight programme on Thursday 25 February at 7.30pm.
Read more...We're the official partner of UK AWARE: the UK's leading green lifestyle exhibition
Global Action Plan has been announced as the official partner of UK AWARE 16/17 April.
Read more...Tap Into Savings pilot project launched: 12/02/10
Tap Into Savings is one of the biggest water and energy saving projects in the UK.
Read more...BGL Group goes to the vote to find a new Charity partner: 05/02/10
BGL Group have shortlisted us as a potential new Charity Partner. We're very excited & want to let everyone know.
Read more...UK charities need to plan for climate change: 04/02/10
UK charities must plan & prepare for the impact of climate change now to cope with changing future demands.
Read more...The Big Swap is a big success: 03/02/10
The Big Swap was the perfect venue to swap unwanted Xmas presents for something special.
Read more...Has your school got an Appetite for Action? Jan 10
The first Appetite for Action day was on 22 January. With over 1,640 schools already involved, were you a part of it?
Read more...Greenprint 2020 chat politics & eco driving with Ed Miliband: Dec 09
Greenprint 2020 volunteer John Northall, talks to Ed Miliband about his driving habits & his views on education.
Read more...Happy sweet 16th birthday to us
We are celebrating our sweet 16th birthday! And there are lots of reasons why it is a happy one.
Read more...Global Action Plan films showing on Community Channel: Dec 09
Watch our Professor Planet films on the Community Channel this December and January.
Read more...Climate Change is accelerating beyond expectation: Dec 09
A report states if we don't take action now global warming could reach as high as 7 degrees C by 2100.
Read more...Green Accord Success at Edie awards for Exeter City Council and Global Action Plan
Easy-to-implement environmental assessment tool scoops award
Read more...Are you a consumerholic? Yes? Confess here.
Are you a consumerholic? Yes? Then why not join us? Help expunge your shame and confess your guilty secrets to us.
Read more...Renewable Energy for Devon wins green award
Devon Council named as most pro-active council for its reduction in carbon emissions
Read more...Greenprint 2020 interviews Zac Goldsmith & Prof Stephen Hopper: Nov 09
Greenprint 2020 volunteer, Sydney Fleming-Gale, interviews Zac Goldsmith & Prof Stephen Hopper, Director of Kew.
Read more...Green technology flourishes despite recession-driven cutbacks: Nov 09
A new report released prior to the Green IT Expo suggests that green IT is thriving in the face of the recession.
Read more...70% of Brits want opt-in system for Phonebook delivery: October 2009
Global Action Plan and 192.com launch campaign to end the scourge of unwanted phonebooks.
Read more...EcoTeams to target 20,000 homes: October 2009
An ambitious target is set for Global Action Plan's EcoTeams programme.
Read more...Going green just got easier with EMS Easy: September 2009
A south-west based media company has achieved environmental management standard ISO14001 using a new toolkit.
Read more...Global Action Plan calls for £1bn green IT stimulus package: June 2009
On 25 June 2009 Global Action Plan called on Central Government for a £1bn IT stimulus package.
Read more...More incentives needed for public sector IT departments to go green: July 2009
Global Action Plan and Cisco launch their 'Path to Greener Government' report.
Read more...Global Action Plan’s EverGreen programme - finalist in the Homes & Communities Academy Awards: June 2009
The Evergreen project is nominated as an Empowering Communities awards finalist.
Read more...Winner of the Appetite for Action competition: July 2009
St Marks Primary School in Wigan wins Appetite for Action competition 2009.
Read more...Devon: Wind of change harnessed for green gain: June 2009
Devon County Council chosen as finalists for the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2009.
Read more...An exciting new initiative launched with Bank of America & V: June 2009
Launch of Climate Squad initiative to help young people tackle climate change issues.
Read more...More than 1bn people celebrate Earth Day: April 2009
Countries celebrate 22 April as a day to heighten awareness of climate change.
Read more...Unleashing the Power: a new pamphlet on community sustainability from SERA
Unleashing the Power talks about the role of communities in tackling climate change.
Read more...EDF Energy & Global Action Plan announce new charity partnership: March 2009
Global Action Plan selected as charity partner for EDF Energy.
Read more...Global Action Plan recognised for phenomenal work by the Ashden Awards: March 2009
Global Action Plan was recognised for its Environmental Champions programme.
Read more...Global Action Plan wins Best Companies accredition: February 2009
Global Action Plan obtained 2 Star Status with Best Companies Ltd.
Read more...Over 840 schools join our schools green challenge
Schools take part in the biggest online food challenge of 2009.
Read more...Sustainable City Awards competition: November 2008
The Sustainable City Awards recognise outstanding achievement in sustainable development.
Read more...Local people fight bill increases in Nottingham: October 2008
The EcoTeam programme works! Households saved an average £148.
Read more...Children's 'Paint for the Planet' to launch UN climate campaign: October 2008
United Nations climate campaign kicks off with an exhibit of children's art in New York.
Read more...Cut costs & improve your environmental credentials with BT Business: October 2008
BT Business &Global Action Plan offer businesses the chance to win.
Read more...Year two for Climate Change Champions: September 2008
Climate Change Champions schools project enters second year.
Read more...School challenge: Appetite for Action launches
The Appetite for Action challenge for schools is our first programme in association with our partner Sky.
Read more...New EcoTeams initiatives launch across London
EcoTeams collectively reduce household's impact on the environment.
Read more...EcoTeams saves households c. £148 per annum: June 2008
EcoTeams programme reduces household environmental impacts.
Read more...Global Action Plan scoops world's leading green energy prize
Global Action Plan wins the Ashden Award for sustainable energy.
Read more...Vote to help green our IT: April 2008
Global Action Plan has a top 5 entry in DesignIT 2008.
Read more...Government failing environment while businesses make great strides: March 2008
Emissions from government offices increased 22% in past year.
Read more...Action at School is a Creating the Future awards finalist: February 2008
Global Action Plan becomes a finalist for Creating the Future award.
Read more...Business partner Investec awarded by City for waste reduction: February 2008
Investec win City of London's Clean City Platinum Award.
Read more...London councils grant nearly £500,000 to Global Action Plan: January 2008
Global Action Plan will receive £224,200 from London councils.
Read more...MTV launches carbon calculator designed by Global Action Plan
"i-Trod" helps young people reduce their carbon footprint.
Read more...Inefficient ICT sector's carbon emissions set to surpass aviation industry: December 2007
First national survey reveals 60% of businesses are lacking support for sustainable ICT strategies.
Read more...Citi donate £40,000 to Global Action Plan: November 2007
We'd like to thank everyone who took part in the Step into the Community initiative to raise vital funds.
Read more...Green IT survey results: December 2007
Global Action Plan present the results of their national green IT survey at the ‘Inefficient Truth’ event on 3 December...
Read more...Interview: Sinba Duan from British Council China
We ask Sinba about his visit to the UK, & how climate change education is progressing in both countries.
Read more...How charities can offset the VAT rise
The VAT rise on overhead costs will hit charities hard in the coming year. But they can fight back with greener...
Read more...Eco driving: Reduce emissions and save fuel
Our Fuel Wise programme saves money, fuel & carbon.
Read more...Our Sustainable Future event: 4000 young voices, 1 green vision and you
With youth unemployment reaching almost 20%, rising energy prices and concerns about sustaining our ever growing...
Read more...Georgina Shiplee – Sustainable Business Project Officer
Meet the faces behind Global Action Plan.
Read more...Clair McMullen wins Global Action Plan's superstar monthly award for December
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Green Christmas at ho ho home!
Being environmentally friendly at Christmas isn’t just about turning off the lights when you go to bed. There's loads...
Read more...Knowsley Housing Trust & EcoTeams win Golden Projects competition
KHT & EcoTeams golden project saves residents on their bills.
Read more...Tom Veitch wins Global Action Plan's superstar monthly award for November
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Green Apple Award for Tap into Savings project
Innovative project wins a top national award.
Read more...Louise Groom wins Global Action Plan's superstar monthly award for October
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Fundraising for Global Action Plan
Three friends united by the desire to make a difference are fundraising for us by taking on Polar Challenge 2011.
Read more...Time for some spooky fun? Try our Halloween pumpkin stew
Go on! Try a tasty, sustainable treat for Halloween with our receipe for pumpkin stew!
Read more...Hello to Hackney’s Home Energy Saver Scheme
Global Action Plan & Hackney Council help you save money & energy at home.
Read more...Big Society minister urges businesses to bolster ties with charity groups
Nick Hurd insists Big Society will play a big role in businesses' environmental strategies.
Read more...Uncomfortable Bedfellows? The evolving relationship between companies & charities
A Global Action Plan event which explored the complex relationship between businesses & charities.
Read more...Sustainable shopping? Top tips on going vintage
Find true pre-loved. Hannah Bellamy, gives us the low down on all things vintage.
Read more...Abby Semple wins Global Action Plan's superstar monthly award for September
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Jenny Walker wins Global Action Plan's superstar monthly award for August
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Pump It Up with Greenprint 2020
Pump It Up is a Greenprint 2020 project that saves carbon by pumping up vehicle tyres to the correct pressure.
Read more...Attend an EcoTeam-Up event & you could win an EDF Energy EcoManager worth over £60
Come to one of our Team Green Britain EcoTeam-Up events and you could receive an EcoManager. Find out more.
Read more...How Investec cut their carbon footprint
Find out how Investec have cut their carbon footprint by a very impressive 14%.
Read more...EcoTeams at the Centre for Alternative Technology
Be kind to the environment & save money with EcoTeams.
Read more...What makes you tick green?
We asked you how you feel about green issues. Read the results of our little green poll.
Read more...How schools can save the rainforest
Encourage your local school to register for the free Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge.
Read more...Carbon Reduction Commitment: how will it affect you?
Confused about the Carbon Reduction Commitment? We can help.
Read more...Carbon Reduction Commitment: information for local authorities
Confused about the Carbon Reduction Commitment? We can help.
Read more...How should your business approach the Carbon Reduction Commitment?
Confused about the Carbon Reduction Commitment? We can help.
Read more...Wilson wins Global Action Plan's superstar monthly award for July
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Sustainable shopping? Top tips on going vintage
Find true pre-loved. Hannah Bellamy, gives us the low down on all things vintage.
Read more...Join us for an EcoTeam-Up event inspired by Team Green Britain
Are you ready to win for Team Green Britain? Join us at an EcoTeam-Up event near you!
Read more...Top tips for the perfect swish
Do you want to know more about swishing? Read our top tips for a smooth swap.
Read more...A green light from the Community Challenge Awards.
Climate Squad has won £5,000 to teach eco-driving techniques.
Read more...Global Action Plan shortlisted to win a Charity Times Award
We are shortlisted for corporate partnership of the year.
Read more...The FIFA World Cup: Politics and climate
Climate Squad's Astrit Muzliukaj on the environmental impact of the World Cup & a surprising indirect imapct from China.
Read more...EcoTeams gear up for the Big Lunch on 18th July
Nationwide get-togethers from picnics to street parties.
Read more...Appetite for Action at school
Topsham primary school win £3,000 & a visit from Sky Real Lives for the day
Read more...Tap into Savings comes to Coventry
Partnership work in Tile Hill and Canley helps residents save water, electricity, gas and money.
Read more...Rowan wins Global Action Plan's Super Star monthly award for June
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Global Action Plan achieves Green Accord premier status
We show our commitment to sustainable working practices through an award-winning project
Read more...Global Action Plan & Team Green Britain
17/06/10: Find out about a campaign of events & initiatives to help Britain reduce its carbon footprint.
Read more...Ettrick School's Green Mean Eco-machine
Ettrick School has just 6 pupils & they show us how even just a few people can make a huge difference
Read more...We help nearly 1 million Chinese students learn about climate change
Read about our fantastic achievements in China.
Read more...Knowledge sharing: Global Action Plan in China
Rowan Boase on delivering workshops in China as part of the Climate Cool education programme.
Read more...Debbi wins Global Action Plan's Super Star monthly award
Our employees say ‘thank you’ to each other… & win £100
Read more...Climate Squad's COPArt Live! 03/05/2010
A Climate Squad live event: a mixture of music & art to inspire change.
Read more...£5,000 prizes - Global Action Plan supports new Community Challenge
Cash prizes from £500 to £5,000 for community based projects to introduce lower carbon travel
Read more...Entrepreneurs in the green economy
Conference equips entrepreneurs with the necessary skill-set to gain prosperity from the green economy
Read more...Over 12,000 sign Downing Street petition advocating an opt-in system for phonebooks
The poll received the fifth largest response ever for an environmental campaign
Read more...Global Action Plan helps Food Show recycle food & save money
Global Action Plan provides free environmental advice to the Food Show
Read more...Investec wins Clean City Award
International Specialist Banking Group Investec has won a Platinum Award in the City of London’s Clean City Awards...
Read more...Energy bike on ITV’s Tonight programme: 25/02/10
See our energy bike in action on ITV's Tonight programme on Thursday 25 February at 7.30pm.
Read more...We're the official partner of UK AWARE: the UK's leading green lifestyle exhibition
Global Action Plan has been announced as the official partner of UK AWARE 16/17 April.
Read more...Tap Into Savings pilot project launched: 12/02/10
Tap Into Savings is one of the biggest water and energy saving projects in the UK.
Read more...BGL Group goes to the vote to find a new Charity partner: 05/02/10
BGL Group have shortlisted us as a potential new Charity Partner. We're very excited & want to let everyone know.
Read more...UK charities need to plan for climate change: 04/02/10
UK charities must plan & prepare for the impact of climate change now to cope with changing future demands.
Read more...The Big Swap is a big success: 03/02/10
The Big Swap was the perfect venue to swap unwanted Xmas presents for something special.
Read more...Has your school got an Appetite for Action? Jan 10
The first Appetite for Action day was on 22 January. With over 1,640 schools already involved, were you a part of it?
Read more...Greenprint 2020 chat politics & eco driving with Ed Miliband: Dec 09
Greenprint 2020 volunteer John Northall, talks to Ed Miliband about his driving habits & his views on education.
Read more...Happy sweet 16th birthday to us
We are celebrating our sweet 16th birthday! And there are lots of reasons why it is a happy one.
Read more...Global Action Plan films showing on Community Channel: Dec 09
Watch our Professor Planet films on the Community Channel this December and January.
Read more...Climate Change is accelerating beyond expectation: Dec 09
A report states if we don't take action now global warming could reach as high as 7 degrees C by 2100.
Read more...Green Accord Success at Edie awards for Exeter City Council and Global Action Plan
Easy-to-implement environmental assessment tool scoops award
Read more...Are you a consumerholic? Yes? Confess here.
Are you a consumerholic? Yes? Then why not join us? Help expunge your shame and confess your guilty secrets to us.
Read more...Renewable Energy for Devon wins green award
Devon Council named as most pro-active council for its reduction in carbon emissions
Read more...Greenprint 2020 interviews Zac Goldsmith & Prof Stephen Hopper: Nov 09
Greenprint 2020 volunteer, Sydney Fleming-Gale, interviews Zac Goldsmith & Prof Stephen Hopper, Director of Kew.
Read more...Green technology flourishes despite recession-driven cutbacks: Nov 09
A new report released prior to the Green IT Expo suggests that green IT is thriving in the face of the recession.
Read more...70% of Brits want opt-in system for Phonebook delivery: October 2009
Global Action Plan and 192.com launch campaign to end the scourge of unwanted phonebooks.
Read more...EcoTeams to target 20,000 homes: October 2009
An ambitious target is set for Global Action Plan's EcoTeams programme.
Read more...Going green just got easier with EMS Easy: September 2009
A south-west based media company has achieved environmental management standard ISO14001 using a new toolkit.
Read more...Global Action Plan calls for £1bn green IT stimulus package: June 2009
On 25 June 2009 Global Action Plan called on Central Government for a £1bn IT stimulus package.
Read more...More incentives needed for public sector IT departments to go green: July 2009
Global Action Plan and Cisco launch their 'Path to Greener Government' report.
Read more...Global Action Plan’s EverGreen programme - finalist in the Homes & Communities Academy Awards: June 2009
The Evergreen project is nominated as an Empowering Communities awards finalist.
Read more...Winner of the Appetite for Action competition: July 2009
St Marks Primary School in Wigan wins Appetite for Action competition 2009.
Read more...Devon: Wind of change harnessed for green gain: June 2009
Devon County Council chosen as finalists for the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2009.
Read more...An exciting new initiative launched with Bank of America & V: June 2009
Launch of Climate Squad initiative to help young people tackle climate change issues.
Read more...Volunteer with Climate Squad
Climate Squad is a voluntary community of 16-25 year olds fighting climate change by cutting carbon, DIY style.
Read more...More than 1bn people celebrate Earth Day: April 2009
Countries celebrate 22 April as a day to heighten awareness of climate change.
Read more...Unleashing the Power: a new pamphlet on community sustainability from SERA
Unleashing the Power talks about the role of communities in tackling climate change.
Read more...EDF Energy & Global Action Plan announce new charity partnership: March 2009
Global Action Plan selected as charity partner for EDF Energy.
Read more...Global Action Plan recognised for phenomenal work by the Ashden Awards: March 2009
Global Action Plan was recognised for its Environmental Champions programme.
Read more...Global Action Plan wins Best Companies accredition: February 2009
Global Action Plan obtained 2 Star Status with Best Companies Ltd.
Read more...Over 840 schools join our schools green challenge
Schools take part in the biggest online food challenge of 2009.
Read more...Sustainable City Awards competition: November 2008
The Sustainable City Awards recognise outstanding achievement in sustainable development.
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