Across the UK, schools are hosting their own climate assemblies, where students draft actionable policies for their communities. One standout example is Hampstead School in London, which introduced sustainability projects and reduced its waste by 40% in a year.

In Todmorden, Yorkshire, the Incredible Edible project transformed public spaces into edible gardens. This grassroots initiative not only promotes local food production but also strengthens community ties.

Advocacy groups like ClientEarth are taking on fossil fuel giants in court, forcing companies to disclose their climate impact and change their practices. Their legal victories are proof that justice can drive environmental reform.

In Kenya, the Green Belt Movement empowers women to plant trees and restore ecosystems, addressing both climate change and social inequity. Over 51 million trees have been planted, improving local biodiversity and livelihoods.

Google has pledged to run on 24/7 clean energy by 2030. As a leader in the tech industry, this decision not only ensures their substantial energy needs are met without emitting greenhouse gases, but also has the power to influence competitors, partners, and other businesses to adopt similar sustainability goals.

China is spearheading the global clean energy revolution, with the Global Energy Monitor reporting that it is building nearly twice as much wind and solar capacity as the rest of the world combined. Falling costs are sparking a cleantech revolution across the Global South.

British rower Imogen Grant founded the Clean Water Sport Alliance, aiming to improve river health and water quality. As an ambassador for the Rivers Trust, she contributed to over 2,400 river surveys and inspired participation in water-testing campaigns.

The Brazilian government officially recognized the Munduruku tribe’s claim to 178,173 hectares of Amazon land, protecting it from deforestation, mining, and other threats. Greenpeace called it a "historic victory" for Indigenous communities.

The Point and Sandwick Trust, a community-owned wind farm in Scotland, announced plans to use its profits to reforest the Outer Hebrides. By planting thousands of native trees, this initiative will not only restore biodiversity but also sequester carbon, demonstrating the power of community-led climate action.

Finland leads the way in media literacy, integrating it into school curriculums to help students critically evaluate and combat disinformation. The UK is following suit, announcing plans to include media literacy in its schools and launching a three-year strategy through Ofcom to strengthen public awareness of fake news.