Countryside Alliance - love the countryside

Your countryside can take the lead in creating a sustainable environment, with communities acting at the local level to help manage the impact of climate change.

It’s a fact

5 billion pounds worth of energy is wasted annually in the UK.

Why we care

To counter the effects of climate change, the UK needs to take action at every level because local activity can have a global impact. We are focused on protecting the environment through individual responsibility, energy efficiency initiatives, greater use of renewable energy sources and legislation targeting the biggest producers of carbon emissions.

The Countryside Alliance believes:

 Households should be given proper incentives by government to deliver better energy efficiency. More on this...

 Further domestic legislation, backed by international agreements, is needed to ensure that the aviation industry and big business play their part in reducing carbon emissions. More on this...

 The Government should reconsider the establishment of the Renewable Heat Obligation with its obvious benefits for the environment. More on this...

 The skills of British farmers and land managers must be used to exploit the huge potential offered by biomass and carbon sequestration. More on this...

 New housing developments should take advantage of models provided by community energy schemes using renewable resources. More on this...