WE’RE GREENING
OUR CITY
We're improving the climate resilience of our city by creating more green spaces
Manchester City Council are stepping up for zero carbon by helping to plant over 10,000 trees and 10 community orchards across the city between 2023 and 2024. This is part of a wider initiative to support Manchester to plant 64,000 new trees by 2050 to help make Manchester more resilient to climate change.
Through this, Manchester isn’t just mitigating against climate risks, but also bolstering the health and wellbeing of the city.
Explore even more ways that Partnership members are stepping up to green our city
There are lots of ways that Manchester is stepping up for zero carbon already, but as a city we are not currently on track. It’s up to all of us to play our part to create a greener, fairer, healthier city where everyone can thrive.
STEP UP AND SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO
WHAT IS URBAN GREENING?
Urban greening involves making our towns and cities greener by adding more trees, hedges, parks, gardens and ponds.
HOW DOES URBAN GREENING HELP PEOPLE AND THE PLANET?
Urban greening lessens the impacts of climate change by cooling our city, benefiting wildlife, reducing flood risk, and decreasing air and noise pollution.
Green spaces reduce carbon emissions by soaking up carbon and increasing opportunities for local food production. Time spent in green spaces can also lead to improved physical and mental health.
AS A RESIDENT
For nature and growing tips, visit Manchester’s In Our Nature website.
For support to create community gardens and greener neighbourhoods, visit Manchester’s Sow the City website and the Groundwork Greater Manchester website.
Visit the GM Green City website to discover how you can take action for the natural environment.
WHAT CAN YOU DO
AS A BUSINESS
Join the Manchester Climate Change Partnership to work with other organistations across Manchester to help accelerate climate action in the city and beyond.
For advice and guidance on making your business net zero, visit Greater Manchester’s Bee Net Zero website.
Find out how urban greening can benefit your business with this guide by Manchester’s IGNITION project.
For exampes of urban greening projects across Manchester, visit the Manchester Climate Ready website.
EXPLORE EVEN MORE WAYS TO STEP UP FOR ZERO CARBON
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NEW BUILDINGS
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RETROFIT
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DIVESMENT
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FLOOD ADAPTATION
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
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REUSE AND REPAIR
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ACTIVE TRAVEL
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Step Up for Zero Carbon
Step up for zero carbon is a campaign by Manchester Climate Change Partnership - shared action for our zero carbon city.
