Empowering Kent’s communities

Driving Local Climate Action in CT5

When the CT5 People’s Forum Eco Group received a grant from Kent Community Energy, they set out to make a difference. The funding allowed them to facilitate multiple community conversations across the CT5 area, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and inspiring practical actions.

“The grant we received from KCE enabled us to hold multiple conversations across the CT5 area focusing on the urgent issues surrounding reducing our carbon emissions. We heard how people were introducing changes to household energy use, transport, diet, overall consumption and gardening to mitigate carbon use. Our local eco churches are very much involved in this too.”

– Don Sibley, Co-chair, CT5 People’s Forum Eco Group  

These conversations spurred local action, encouraging residents to make small yet impactful changes in their daily lives. From adopting sustainable gardening practices to reducing energy consumption, the community joined forces to fight climate change. The inclusion of eco churches further strengthened this collective effort, showcasing how shared values can drive significant environmental progress.

This is the kind of change that happens when people come together with purpose, and it’s made possible by your support. By investing in initiatives like ours, you’re helping to empower communities to take real, concrete steps toward a greener future.