Somerset Sustainable Futures

Somerset Sustainable Futures

Working together to place sustainability at the heart of education, inspiring our children and young people to explore green careers and build the skills for a more sustainable future in Somerset.

Design our logo competition

Somerset Sustainable Futures

Working together to place sustainability at the heart of education, inspiring our children and young people to explore green careers and build the skills for a more sustainable future in Somerset.

Somerset Sustainable Futures

Working together to place sustainability at the heart of education, inspiring our children and young people to explore green careers and build the skills for a more sustainable future in Somerset.

Welcome to a more sustainable Somerset

The Somerset Sustainable Futures initiative aims to support schools and teachers to promote a green curriculum and highlight green careers by developing relevant and meaningful learning experiences and resources which are co-created with Somerset businesses, stakeholders and most importantly, the young people of Somerset.

Explore the topic areas below to find out more about businesses, local projects and organisations across Somerset who are already working towards a more sustainable future, as well as information about green skills, careers and job roles.

Latest news

Sectors

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Food

Sustainable food means less waste, fewer chemicals, saving water, and choosing local foods to reduce environmental impact.
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Energy

Sustainable energy helps make clean energy, like wind and solar.
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Water

Sustainable water management helps preserve water ecosystems and biodiversity, and can help mitigate climate change.
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Nature

Nature provides clean air, fresh water, food and raw materials and ecosystems that provide a wealth of benefits for humans.
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Society

Encouraging and developing sustainable solutions now will help us to create a more resilient, healthy and safe society for future generations.
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Waste

Coming soon

Design our logo competition

The Somerset Sustainable Futures logo competition invited children and young people to create designs showing what sustainability means for Somerset. We were amazed by their creativity and ideas. Congratulations to our winner from Bishop Foxes School, whose logo will now represent Somerset Sustainable Futures!
 

Outreach opportunities

Employers across Somerset offer a range of activities and interventions for young people to learn more about their work including opportunities to get involved!
 

Education Resources

Search our Directory to access a range of resources and learning opportunities to help you link sustainability topics to subjects.
 

Local projects

Many local projects in Somerset are working to alleviate the climate and environmental challenges that our region is facing and offer opportunities for young people and schools to take part.
 

Discover green roles

 
Learn more about the job roles that are helping us reach full sustainability by 2050.
 

Green Careers Hub

Find the career path that suits your skill set

 The Green Buzz

We believe everyone should aim high when planning their career path. This includes asking, “How green are my options?” With Green Buzz, you can match your natural strengths to the green career options available to you.