REACT was formed in 2019 by a group of residents, led by the late Prof Richard Cochrane, Associate Professor for Renewable Energy at the University of Exeter (Penryn) and also a Gerrans parish councillor. It was set up in response to the climate emergency declared by Cornwall Council and some of our Parish Councils. 

Since 2019 dozens of cities, towns and parishes across the UK have declared their own climate emergency. Although there is no single definition of what this means, many areas have set a target by when they want to be carbon-neutral. In each case the mitigating the effects of the changing climate should be front and centre of policies and activities.

REACT is also aware that nature is disappearing at an alarming rate and we live in one of the most nature depleted countries on Earth.

REACT members from Roseland parishes and neighbouring villages are keen to help local communities to be more resilient in the face of climate change, but also to protect our natural environment and support nature recovery. We are passionate about playing our part in protecting the environment to help minimise climate change.

REACT supports local Councils, groups and residents to develop and promote sustainable practices and to promote awareness by communication and education. We work with other local organisations and are a member of the Cornwall Climate Action Network (CCAN)

If you live in one of the Roseland parishes or in Tregony and other neighbouring communities and share our concerns please do get in touch, consider helping with any of our projects or come along to our meetings. Everyone is very welcome.

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