Who are we
Communities and organisations coming together in Reading to tackle climate change
Reading Climate Action Network is run by Reading Climate Change Partnership, a voluntary, multi-stakeholder group including representatives from business, academia, community groups and statutory authorities.
The story so far
We were originally founded in 2008 as part of the Local Strategic Partnership and have developed two previous climate change strategies for Reading
What do we do?
By the people of Reading, for the people of Reading
We aim to inspire everybody who lives, works or studies in Reading to work together towards our goal of a net zero, climate change resilient town by 2030
Meet the team
The members of the Reading Climate Action Network board are volunteers drawn from various stakeholder groups.
Prof. Tim Dixon
Co-chair and representing Higher Education and Research. Chair in Sustainable Futures in the Built Environment at University of Reading.
Tracey Rawling Church
Co-chair & representing Business. Principal Consultant at Acclaro Advisory. Representing Thames Valley Berkshire LEP.
Ben Burfoot
Energy Theme Lead & Partnership Treasurer. Representing Reading Borough Council.
Paul Ducker
As Resources & Consumption Theme Lead, I am keen to connect with anything and anyone that will help make Reading a zero waste, circular town.
Alison Foster
Health Theme Lead and Programme Director for Building Berkshire Together New Hospital Programme at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Rachel Hazell
Communications and Engagement Theme Lead.
Heather Marshall
Water Theme Lead. Representing Thames Water.
Chris Maddocks
Transport Theme Lead. Representing Reading Borough Council.
Tricia Marcouse
Nature Theme Lead. Representing Environmental NGOs and community groups (Greater Reading Environment Network).
Grace Andrews
Representing Young People (Member of the Reading Youth Parliament)
Cllr Tony Page
Deputy Leader of the Council & Lead Councillor for Strategic Environment, Planning and Transport. Representing Local Government.
Shreeya Paudel
Representing Reading’s diverse communities (Alliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality)
Scott Witchalls
Representing Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Reading
TBC
Climate Change Partnership Coordinator
Mike Waddelove
Representing Larger Businesses in Reading
Why do we do it?
Why is it important to act on climate change?
We believe that by taking concerted action on climate change we will be healthier, fitter and happier, that the negative impacts of climate change will be reduced, and that our communities will be more resilient to, and better able to cope with, those impacts.
How do we do it?
Working in partnership with individuals and organisations
Our strategy and action plan was developed in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholder groups to ensure that it reflects their concerns, issues and priorities.
Delivery partners
Become a delivery partner and help us achieve our goal of a net zero town
We are grateful to these businesses and community groups who have already committed to partner with us in delivering some of the actions. Why not join them?
The three levels of impact you can have
Some things are easier and cost nothing; others require some additional effort or investment – it all adds up.
Beginner
Easy things that take little time and cost no more
Intermediate
Things that cost a little more time and/or money
Advanced
