Protecting Our Planet
Ethos and Goals
We are an inclusive, grassroots, nonaligned group looking at both personal and local ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to mitigate and adapt to the climate & ecological emergency. We acknowledge the universal effects of climate change, and this influences our local actions/daily living.
Looking to actively engage others in the community to become more involved and aware of issues around the climate & ecological emergency.
Motivated by our judgement on the best available science and research that climate change & biodiversity loss is real and that everyone has to act now to reduce the effects.
- Inclusive: We want to work with all individuals and groups that share the common goal of reducing carbon emissions and the environmental impact of daily living and consumption.
- Grassroots: We are based within the community and wish to work with and influence our local community and community/regional leaders.
- Nonaligned: We do not align ourselves to any other specific group, remain neutral in politics & religion/world view and wish to cooperate with all who share these goals, as part of their remit.
Methods
- Events to engage with our local community to raise the profile of the climate & ecological emergency and what practical actions we can do to mitigate and adapt.
- Practical sessions to recycle, reuse and repair items to reduce consumption and adverse effects of throwaway society such as landfill/pollution.
- Practical events to look at sustainable living and nature friendly gardening projects.
- Links and visits with other groups that are working in the same sphere and sharing ideas and cooperative strategies.
- Engaging with younger generations to help them to have a voice and to facilitate their involvement.
- We meet on a regular basis – approximately every month – to discuss/ plan and then to enjoy events together & inspire each other.
Join the Movement for a Greener Tomorrow
Empowering Communities for Sustainable Change
Discover how you can contribute to environmental sustainability through our upcoming events and initiatives.
Bearsted CAN is about bringing together like-minded people from Bearsted and the surrounding area who want to work together to face the Climate and Ecological Emergency. This is a community group for everyone. The climate and ecological emergency is a huge challenge in every aspect of our society and it’s happening right now. It can feel overwhelming but we can start where we are – working together where we live – think global and act local.
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Bearsted CAN Initiatives
Community Repair Cafe
Bi-monthly
Join us for a day repairing items and meeting local residents
Hard to Recycle Plastics
Monthly Events
Meet local people and learn more about living a more sustainable lifestyle.
Bearsted Station Nature Reserve
Monthly Meet Ups
Bearsted CAN have adopted the local station. Help us look after the station and roadside nature reserve.
Eco-Friendly Events and Speakers
Monthly Events
Explore our calendar to see all of our upcoming events.
Make a Difference Today
Support our mission to create a sustainable future. Get involved, donate, or learn more about our initiatives.

