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All organisation was undertaken by volunteers. All speakers, session leaders and coordinators on the day are volunteers. Sponsorship and ticket sales covered the costs of room hire, technical support etc.
The organising team for 2026 is Dorset CAN (Dorset Climate Action Network) and Sustainable Dorset, with support and collaboration from our host Coastland College, and both Dorset Council's Climate & Ecological Sustainability Team and Dorset Local Nature Partnership
Dorset CAN (Climate Action Network) is a network of community groups and individuals across Dorset working together for a shared vision of a clean, green, sustainable Dorset. It supports families, businesses and individuals across the county to work towards the common goal of a carbon-neutral and an environmentally diverse Dorset.
Our major projects include: “The Great Dorset Hedge” an ambitious project to survey, map, plant, and join up sections of hedgerow across Dorset to promote biodiversity and help wildlife; The Dorset Deserves Better Campaign to persuade Dorset Council to rethink the Local plan by targeting affordable, social and low-cost rental housing and aligning all new dwellings with targets for emissions and sustainability; and the annual Dorset Greener homes Event in Sep/Oct to showcase ways of living and building with a lower carbon footprint.
Since 2004 Sustainable Dorset (previously Agenda 21), has been connecting communities and nurturing resilience across the County. Through our new website we link people to events, organisations, businesses and activities as well as hosting The Eco Schools Network. Our textile hub is a resource for those seeking to invest in sustainable fashion or looking for repair services, rental or learning opportunities. The Green Living Guide, available free online, provides advice on reducing your carbon footprint and saving money, with a strong focus on community engagement.