One Planet Abingdon

Helping Abingdon residents live within the planet’s means

One Planet Abingdon is a community group that uses the One Planet Living framework, developed by Bioregional and WWF. Its aim is to help everyone in Abingdon live within the earth’s resources.

With support from Abingdon Town Council, the group set up a Climate Emergency Centre in the basement of the County Hall Museum, in the centre of town. Run mainly by volunteers, the centre has welcomed over 4,000 visitors looking for information and advice on the climate emergency. It’s a community space that encourages people to look after the environment, get to know each other and act on climate, nature and social issues.

The group works with Low Carbon Hub’s energy adviser to help people use less gas and electricity, so they can keep warm, cut their bills and reduce carbon emissions. It also shares information on retrofitting homes, from Cosy Homes Oxfordshire’s Whole House Plan to the grants available.

Young people are a big focus. The group runs creative workshops, including a sustainable fashion project that led to an exhibition now touring Oxfordshire. It also helps local schools set up eco clubs, with over 50 young people involved in planning eco events across Abingdon.