DCAN visit to Cockcrowing farm in Eype, a multicrop orchard experimenting with climate resilient crops
DCAN members visited Cockcrowing Farm Eype, an experimental climate project.
New Shuttle Bus from Bridport to West Bay!
After more than two years campaigning by the West Dorset Commons and others a new weekend bus service between Bridport and West Bay will be launched at the start of the school summer holidays.
Cleaning Up Dorset’s Rivers: How to take action locally
A wonderful meeting took place, where many ideas and challenges were shared between individuals and organisations, passionate about cleaning up Dorset’s rivers.
Dorset CAN accredited as a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation
We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited as a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation by the UN-recognised Carbon Literacy Project.
Shaftesbury becomes country's first Nature Friendly Town!
DCAN member Shaftesbury Town Council last week declared Shaftesbury England's first Nature Friendly Town (NFT) following a recommendation from Sustainable Shaftesbury.
Community Waste Initiatives - Online Event sparks creation of working waste group for Dorset
This successful evening had over 50 participants including individuals and those representing the many groups throughout Dorset who are interested/active in the challenges around community waste management.
Bulk buying solar PVs in Bridport reduces costs
Solar roofs in Bridport benefit from discounts from bulk purchase
Successful Food Event helps growth of a Food Resilience Network for Dorset
Following on from our series of Food Resilience meetings in 2024 Co-Organised with Help and Kindness, on January 27th a further meeting was held which invited those already working with food, as well as parish, town and county councillors to gather to see how we could support each other to create a local, sustainable, healthy, fair and affordable food system throughout the county.
DCAN Energy Team's Battery Storage Webinar - View a recording of the event here.
DCAN Energy Team's Battery Storage Webinar
Great Big Dorset Hedge Day at Traveller's rest farm
Ancient Crafts: A Modern Approach to Nature & Conservation by George Darvall
Consequences of Global Warming - Statistics
A recent search of statistics sourced from recognised scientific bodies paints a sobering picture of the near future both globally and in the UK.
BBC report suggests that burning rubbish in incinerators to make electricity is now the dirtiest way the UK generates power
BBC report states that burning rubbish in incinerators to make electricity is now the dirtiest way the UK generates power
Portland Waste Incinerator approved on Appeal
On September 16th, a junior minister ignored advice from the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport and Historic England, approved a 202,000-tonne-per-year waste incinerator in the heart of Dorset's UNESCO-designated Jurassic Coast at Portland.
Food workshop endorses ambition for Dorset to work on becoming a Sustainable Food Place
During the final meeting in a series of 6 which has brought together organisations and individuals from across Dorset to work through the subject of Food Resilience in Dorset, participants came together to discuss whether Dorset could develop into a Sustainable Food Place.
Dorset Council has been appointed as one of 48 responsible authorities’ in England, to lead in the preparation of a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy for the county.
Dorset Council has been appointed as one of 48 responsible authorities’ in England, to lead in the preparation of a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy for the county. The announcement, made by Defra earlier today, forms part of the UK government’s ambitions to protect and restore nature and will see the creation of around 50 strategies covering all of England. The strategy for Dorset will cover the whole of the county and will help show where our most valuable spots for nature currently are. It will also explore the opportunities to restore, grow and connect wildlife in our county. Dorset Council, alongside supporting authorities Natural England and BCP Council, will be working closely with residents, businesses, farmers, landowners, and communities to develop the strategy. As one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, it is clear action is urgently needed in England to restore habitats that have been lost and make more space for nature in our local areas.
Dorset CANs Retrofit Event
Dorset CANs Retrofit Event proved a huge success!
Bright Blue Dorset event
A Dorset CAN event on January 30 brought together three leading speakers on the subject, plus representatives from a dozen local rivers
DCANs Food Resilience in Dorset Event a success!
An Informed discussion took place exchanging some great ideas for actions and strategies. We had three prominent speakers who came and shared their ideas and projects with attendees
December 2024 - Dorset CAN are seeking an Administrative Assistant
We are seeking a highly organised and self-motivated Administrative Assistant to support our Trustees, Action Team, and Project Coordinators in delivering impactful climate action projects. This is a flexible, part-time, self-employed role (averaging 9 hours per week) working closely with the Project Coordinator. Hours arranged by mutual agreement.
Dorset CANs Community Solar Event
A Dorset CAN Solar Event in February brought together four speakers to talk about their experiences and the process of setting up and managing a community solar project.