ABOUT
Local people taking practical climate action in West Northamptonshire
Climate Action-West Northamptonshire [CA-WN] is a welcoming, volunteer-led residents’ group for anyone who wants to help create a greener, healthier and more resilient local community.
Whether you are already active on climate and nature, just beginning to explore what you can do, or looking for like-minded people nearby, CA-WN gives you practical ways to learn, connect and make a difference.
We focus on action that matters locally: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving biodiversity and building community resilience as the climate changes. CA-WN is affiliated to Friends of the Earth as a Local Climate Group and is non-party-political, bringing people together from across the community around shared practical goals.
Behind the scenes, our monthly Steering Committee keeps the group moving. Everyone involved is a volunteer, including our Chair and Secretary. CA-WN is formally constituted as an Unincorporated Association.
Why get involved?
· Learn from clear, accessible talks and resources on climate change, biodiversity loss and practical local solutions.
· Meet supportive people who care about the same issues and want to turn concern into constructive action.
· Add your voice to local and national conversations by helping us engage elected representatives and decision-makers.
· Take part in hands-on projects that help households, neighbourhoods and local organisations act with confidence.
· Be part of a friendly community where your ideas, skills and energy can help shape what happens next.
What CA-WN is delivering
· Monthly public meetings with engaging speakers, practical insights and space to ask questions. Recent guests have covered climate science, sustainability, active travel and climate campaigning. Recordings are available on YouTube, with meeting notes published online.
· Local events that make climate action feel tangible, social and achievable, from visits and discussions to community film screenings.
· CA-WN Exchange, our online forum for climate action in West Northamptonshire, featuring original articles by local people, meeting notes, recommendations and useful ideas you can return to at any time.
· Stronger local connections through partnerships with groups including the West Northamptonshire Sustainable Food Network and the West Northamptonshire Climate & Nature Partnership – see our a list of local environmentally focused groups.
· A constructive voice with West Northamptonshire Council: we support progress, challenge gaps and contribute informed responses to consultations and public meetings.
· Practical projects such as Building Resilience which is learning from measuring the energy efficiency of our homes and helping householders explore heat losses for themselves with loan equipment.
Start with CA-WN
Subscribe to CA-WN Exchange. It is free, keeps you up to date with local news and events, and gives access to a growing archive of practical, locally relevant climate and nature content. Explore articles about local volunteer groups, sustainability-minded businesses, farming, food, transport and everyday action.
Visit the What’s On page to find online and in-person events hosted by CA-WN and others.
Meet people face to face. Join one of our field trips. Come along to one of our informal socials in Northampton. They are relaxed, friendly and a great way to meet others who want to act locally.
If you have a topic you care about, an idea you want to test, or a project you would like to get off the ground, we would love to hear from you. You could write for CA-WN Exchange, speak at a monthly meeting, help with an event or lead a project with our support.