London Climate Action Week

Day One - Small Actions, Big Impact

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Day One - Small Actions, Big Impact ~

🌍✨ London Climate Action Week: Day 1 – Small Actions, Big Impact

Climate action doesn't only happen at international conferences or in government buildings. It happens in our homes, schools, workplaces, gardens, and communities. When thousands of people make small changes, those actions can add up to create a real and lasting difference.

At CHEC, we believe that small actions can have a big impact. Through our community-led projects across the Commonwealth, we support practical solutions that strengthen climate resilience, empower communities, and improve lives. From school gardens and agroforestry projects to renewable energy and women's empowerment initiatives, these small-scale projects are making a lasting difference where it matters most.

💚 Now it's your turn: What's one small action you take to help the planet? Whether it's walking instead of driving, reducing food waste, saving water, or growing your own food, we'd love to hear about it!

Small changes really can make a big difference. Using a refillable water bottle instead of buying a single-use plastic bottle every day could prevent more than 300 plastic bottles from entering the waste stream each year. Choosing second-hand clothing helps tackle the impacts of fast fashion, an industry responsible for around 10% of global carbon emissions, while extending the life of garments can save thousands of litres of water and reduce textile waste sent to landfill.

Our food choices also matter. Buying locally produced, seasonal food can reduce food miles and the emissions associated with transporting products around the world. Taking part in a Meatless Monday just once a week can save around 170 kilograms of carbon emissions each year—similar to driving hundreds of miles in an average car.

Other simple actions, such as switching to LED light bulbs, reducing food waste, washing clothes at lower temperatures, or walking and cycling for short journeys, all contribute to reducing our environmental impact. Individually these actions may seem small, but when adopted collectively by communities across both London and the Commonwealth, they can help create meaningful change for both people and the planet.

🌍💚 Small actions really can make a big difference.

As part of London Climate Action Week, we asked members of the CHEC Board and our Trustees one simple question: What small action have you taken this year to help protect the planet?

From changes in daily habits to more sustainable choices, their answers show that climate action starts with each of us. Now we'd love to hear from you — what small action have you taken this year?