13 Jan 2025
Have your say on how buses are run in the West Midlands
From 6 January to 30 March, you can have your say on how the West Midlands bus network is operated.…
General News
19 Dec 2024
Job Opportunity: Footsteps Eco-Action Projects Facilitator- Apply by 13/01/2025
Are you passionate about environmental action and building stronger communities? Footsteps – Faiths for a Low Carbon Future are offering…
Member News
28 Nov 2024
Key challenges impacting sustainability professionals: Wayvie Survey insights
Wayvie has reported the results of its summer survey, which examines the key challenges faced by sustainability professionals in the…
Member News
29 Oct 2024
SWM Member response to the new Industrial Strategy
‘Invest 2035’ is the UK Government’s proposed 10-year plan for the economy. SWM request views from our members to feed…
Member News / SWM News
29 Oct 2024
SWM are recruiting for new Board Directors and a Young Director
Sustainability West Midlands (SWM) was established in 2002 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation. We strive to make the West Midlands region…
SWM News
30 Sep 2024
Comment: Why We Are Conducting A Full Sustainability Roadmap Review For 2025
As we approach 2025, SWM is preparing for a comprehensive review of our Sustainability Roadmap to 2030. This marks a…
SWM News
16 Sep 2024
RSPB Nature Prescriptions come to Birmingham
The RSPB has received funding (as part of a larger project) to offer Nature Prescriptions to communities in the West…
General News
12 Sep 2024
Volunteer workshop facilitators needed in Birmingham to inspire children on climate change
A chance for you to inspire children and their families to take action on climate change by reducing their carbon…
Member News
12 Sep 2024
Skills Bootcamp: Retrofit The City training course
Birmingham City University (BCU) are pleased to announce their new course, Retrofit the City, brought to you by the Birmingham…
Member News
12 Sep 2024
WME Launch Education Decarbonisation Framework
West Mercia Energy (WME) launch first of its kind, “Education Decarbonisation” framework, in partnership with Barker. WME are delighted to…
Member News
27 Aug 2024
Solihull Council announces partner to deliver innovative Low Carbon Energy Network
Plans to bring an affordable new source of low carbon heating to the town centre are gathering steam as Solihull…
Member News
20 Aug 2024
Job Opportunity: Community Co-ordinator
Reference ID: WASHCCJob type: Full-time, Fixed term contractPay: £25,779.00 per yearLocation: Dolphin Centre, Washwood Heath B8Work Location: In personExpected start…
Member News
5 Aug 2024
Fully-Funded Inclusive Innovation Business Support Programme at STEAMhouse – Apply by 09/08/24
Fully-funded business support for 10 women-led and/or Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic-led businesses. Want support to innovate, grow sustainably and…
Member News / SWM News
1 Aug 2024
Birmingham Faith Climate Action
Birmingham faith groups launch community-led climate action project A new collaboration between Birmingham Council of Faiths’ Footsteps (an SWM and BrumEnergy Member), Muslim Bahu Trust,…
Member News
1 Aug 2024
Introducing a West Midlands Multi-Bank, a collaboration between BVSC and Amazon
BVSC are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with Amazon, bringing a revolutionary initiative to Birmingham and the West Midlands…
Member News
29 Jul 2024
It’s all about the roots! The Zephaniah Forest: 65 trees for 65 years
Benjamin Zephaniah, dub poet, musician, actor and activist, was a Birmingham symbol of creativity and freedom, propelling Brummies further onto…
General News
18 Jul 2024
Save Today, Play Tomorrow: Birmingham County FA’s award-winning sustainability and sport programme
Can you donate a prize to raise funds for the West Midlands’ award-winning grassroots football club sustainability programme? Read below…
Member News
15 Jul 2024
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council adopts new strategy and delivery plan to tackle the climate crisis
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is ecstatic to announce that, with the support and work from the Sustainable Environment Team and all…
Member News
26 Jun 2024
Sustainability Roadmap to 2030: Review of political manifestos
In the run up to the general election on 04 July 2024 we have reviewed the pledges made by the…
General News / SWM News
24 Jun 2024
Search is on for the region’s Climate Ambassadors
People across the West Midlands with a passion for sustainability and a desire to tackle the climate crisis are being…
Member News
20 Jun 2024
Job Opportunity: Environmental Manager (12-month maternity cover) – Apply by 01/07/24
Apply Before: 01/07/2024, 12:00Job Schedule: Part timeBase Salary: £47,420 – £49,498 (£30,758.92 – £32,106.81 pro rata)Duration of Employment: 12 monthsWorking…
Member News
18 Jun 2024
Job Opportunity: Senior Evidence Reviewer in Climate and Health – Apply by 02/07/24
Main area: Climate Health Assessment Team, Centre for Climate and Health Security (CCHS)Grade: Civil Service: Senior Executive Officer (SEO)Contract: PermanentHours:…
General News
18 Jun 2024
Job Opportunity: Senior Climate and Health Economist – Apply by 21/06/24
Main area: Climate Health Assessment Team, Centre for Climate and Health SecurityGrade: Civil Service: Senior Executive Officer (SEO)Contract: PermanentHours: 37.5…
General News
17 Jun 2024
West Midlands innovators invited to join DIATOMIC India Accelerator
Specialist companies with clean energy and mobility technologies are asked to step forward for a new business support programme targeted…
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