COMMUNITY leaders and eco-enthusiasts have joined together to form a new climate action hub ahead of the Great Big Green Week, which starts today.

ActForEaling launched yesterday (16 September) with the aim to boost local and community action to combat climate change and restore biodiversity.

The group hopes to promote borough-wide connections and encourage residents to adopt environmentally positive action at home.

They have planned over 20 community events during the Great Big Green Week, taking place across the UK, 18-26 September.

Events around the borough include, litter picks, upcycling workshops, community gardening and bird watching.

Trevor Sharman from ActForEaling said: "There has never been a better time to act, to make a difference, because at last people are listening.

"Taking climate action locally makes a positive difference, connects you to your community and strengthens your influence with others.

"It also puts solar panels on schools, teaches beekeeping, food growing & repair skills, plants orchards and restores nature.

"ActForEaling provides the links to the local community groups near you who are taking climate action and which can open the door to your involvement."

ActForEaling has partnered with 15 local organisations so far including Ealing Repair Shop and Southall Transition.

They also launched a list of ten steps for Ealing residents to adopt and live more sustainably.

Another initiative in the works is a climate positive photography competition, in collaboration with Northflields Camera Club, open to budding Ealing photographers.

In 2019, Ealing Council committed to being net carbon neutral by 2030 and in a recent report from BNP Paribas Real Estate, Ealing featured in the top ten most green boroughs to live and work in London.

To check out the activities happening around Ealing during the week look, Here.

The Great Big Green Week starts today with over 4500 events taking place across the UK.

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