Sustainability in Croydon

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Climate Action Forum - be part of the change

We have set up a Climate Action Forum (CAF) which is open to any charity, school, business, association or organisation in the borough to join. This will help form part of our solution for tackling the climate crisis.

The forum meets every 2 months and builds on the success of our first in-person event of 18 November 2025. It brings residents, partners and community groups together to:

  • stay informed
  • share ideas
  • explore practical climate solutions
  • help shape our borough’s journey to a more sustainable future

This year, in addition to delivering the climate action plan, we will focus on:

  • local area energy plans
  • developing adaptation measures
  • community energy
  • community engagements and partnerships

Get involved

You can help shape the future of the Climate Action Forum (CAF).

Complete our online survey if you would like to:

  • join the CAF
  • tell us what resources and support would be most beneficial to you

Our next CAF forum

The next CAF will be on Saturday 4 July 2026 at Stanley Arts Main Hall, South Norwood Hill. 

If you would like to attend, contact us at climateaction@croydon.gov.uk. 

Climate crisis response

In July 2019, we declared a climate emergency. We set up the Croydon Climate Crisis Commission to guide our response to the climate emergency. 

In June 2021 the commission produced a report which included recommendations on how the borough can become carbon neutral. 

We have

The Carbon Neutral Action Plan was revised to a Climate Action Plan in June 2025.

We are holding a bi-annual in-person and a bi-monthly online Climate Action Forum (CAF) to bring together external organisations, interest groups, and Council officers to share updates, exchange ideas, and collaborate on shaping and delivering the Council’s Climate Action Plan.

The first in-person Climate Action Forum (CAF) was held on 18 November 2025 and the second online CAF was held on 4 February 2026. You can read the presentation and minutes of the meetings: