Climate change and environment news
Want to learn more about your local river? Join Habitats & Heritage and Thames Landscape Strategy in picking invasive balsam and testing water quality.
Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy and Habitats & Heritage | 03 Jul 26
We are aware that unfortunately, some dead swans and ducks at Barnes Pond have been found with suspected avian botulism as the cause.
Council news | 02 Jul 26
Learn more about Richmond’s new community energy initiative, with a series of informative events launching in our borough from 23 July.
Council news | 02 Jul 26
On Clean Air Day (Thursday 18 June), residents joined our Air Quality team for a series of innovative Creative Cityscape workshops held at Orleans House Gallery and Patch Twickenham.
Council news | 02 Jul 26
As the warm weather arrives, our parks become the perfect place for a walk, a picnic, and to enjoy nature. These spaces are special because we share them with wildlife, and protecting them starts with small thoughtful choices.
Council news | 26 Jun 26
Thinking about solar panels, batteries, or planning wider energy upgrades to your home? We are hosting a free 'ask me anything' webinar to help you get started.
Council news | 24 Jun 26
45 primary school pupils from 8 local schools across Richmond upon Thames came together this week for an inspiring Eco Summit designed to empower young people to take action for nature and the climate.
Council news | 24 Jun 26
It’s Climate Action Week, and we’re sharing how we’re taking action on climate change across Richmond.
Council news | 23 Jun 26
Our Civic Pride Fund recently supported a powerful community led conservation project by local charity Barnes Common Limited.
Council news | 23 Jun 26
Box Walks is a new initiative using cleaned-up old phone boxes for a nature walk, with information at each phone box about a different aspect of climate change and sustainability.
Community news | Box Walks | 18 Jun 26
More than 200 people gathered at Grove Gardens on Saturday to attend the eighth Richmond Sustainability Forum and explore The Fixery – Richmond’s new repair and reuse hub in the recently refurbished Grove Gardens Chapel.
Council news | 16 Jun 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 20 June, for the repair of household items.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 10 Jun 26
In celebration of the Thames Path’s 30th anniversary, and in collaboration with Drinkable Thames, a month long relay is taking place from the source in the Cotswolds to Woolwich, passing through Richmond.
Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 10 Jun 26
In Richmond, we’re fortunate to have the River Thames winding through our borough, shaping the places where people walk, relax and connect with nature.
Council news | 05 Jun 26
National environmental charity The Tree Council brought more than 30 volunteers from nine organisations to Kneller Gardens in Twickenham for a day of community giveback. Discover what they achieved and explore simple ways you can get involved.
Council news | 04 Jun 26
Earlier this year, we joined a London-wide collaborative conservation programme bringing together people and organisations across London to protect and restore tower mustard (Turritis glabra), one of the UK’s rarest native plants.
Council news | 04 Jun 26
Richmond Council has partnered with Ecofurb, retrofit specialists, to help you through the process of making your home more comfortable and energy efficient.
Council news | 28 May 26
Join Barnes Common Limited for a fun, free and creative collage workshop focused on understanding and celebrating biodiversity on 15 June.
Community news | Barnes Common Limited | 27 May 26
On Thursday 18 June, join us in celebrating Clean Air Day and learn about air quality across the borough. Don’t miss our free art workshops, where you can contribute to a collective artwork exploring how urban spaces shape the air we breathe, plus a fun lunchtime activity ‘Collecting Air’.
Council news | 26 May 26
London Rivers Week takes place from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May 2026. It’s a great opportunity to begin to learn more about rivers and get involved to help protect your local waterways.
Council news | 21 May 26
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