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Low Carbon Hub sponsors the Oxford Climate Awards – nominate a climate hero
We’re proud to announce that Low Carbon Hub is sponsoring the 2026 Oxford Climate Awards, an initiative by Oxford City Council and the Oxford Mail celebrating the people and organisations across Oxfordshire who are taking action on climate change. We’re sponsoring two categories: the Climate Action Champion Award and Sustainable Medium Business of the Year. […]
Small community grants 2025-26
A small grant from Low Carbon Hub can go a long way – from thermal imaging campaigns to fashion shows, EV charging upgrades to repair cafes. Here's how fifteen Oxfordshire community groups are putting their 2025–26 grants to work.
Warm Homes Plan: what’s new
The Warm Homes Plan promises major investment in home upgrades. Here’s what’s actually new, how the support works, and what it means for cutting bills and improving your home.
Conclusions from COP26
One week ago, the finishing touches were being made on the final COP26 agreement. The frantic final hours of COP26 were a distinct contrast to the carefully choreographed first days. A series of tense huddles that took place more than 24 hours into overtime finally produced the Glasgow Climate Pact that all countries were happy […]-
Catch up on COP26!
The most significant climate conference in the world may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t catch up with the many events that took place over the two weeks. If you missed it, our CEO Barbara Hammond took part in a panel event: ‘How communities can coordinate and collaborate to play a more active […] 
Reporting from COP26 Day 11: Cities, Regions and Built Environment
Word of the day: Local After Wednesday away from the Blue Zone, I was ready to get back to the hustle and bustle of the pavilions. Thursday’s theme was Cities, Regions and Built Environment. Around COP26, the day was also referred to as local authority/local government day, emphasising how local governments can work with communities […]
Reporting from COP26 Day 10: Transport
Word of the day: Communities Today was a little different for me. After a couple of long days in the Blue Zone, I was keen to get out in Glasgow and attend one of the many fringe events. There are a huge number of fringe events taking place over the two weeks of COP26, and, […]
Reporting from COP26 Day 9: Gender, Science and Innovation
Word of the day: Accountability Momentum has been building throughout the first week with a flurry of press releases, announcements, and commitments made from multiple countries on deforestation, methane and coal. All of this has been very positive. However, a new report out today from Climate Action Tracker (CAT), the world’s most respected climate analysis […]
Reporting from COP26 Day 8: Adaptation, Loss, and Damage
Word of the day: Resilience The second week of COP26 started under grey Glasgow skies on Monday. The weather didn’t improve, unfortunately, but the day did! After starting with a couple of hours queueing to get in and then registering, just getting into the coveted Blue Zone felt like an achievement. It is a vast […]