Since 2022, Manchester’s In Our Nature programme has been weaving climate action into everyday life. Jane Houldsworth, Deputy Director, and Ellie Sherlock, Communications Lead at Manchester Climate Ready, explain how the programme is delivering climate action that is fashionable, affordable and even delicious. Hitting zero carbon by 2038 Manchester has a science-based target of zero carbon by 2038, but hitting that target means bringing everyone along. “Climate change is a massive issue and it’s never going to be tackled by any one organisation alone,” says Jane. “It’s got to be done as a partnership, as a collective.” For In Our Nature, that means ensuring the transition is just and equitable, and that no community or individual is left behind. In Our Nature is closely aligned to and informed by the city’s climate ambitions and in 2025, In Our Nature also supported residents to take part in a Citizen’s Panel to inform Manchester’s climate strategy for the next five years. Climate change is a massive issue and it's never going to be tackled by any one organisation alone. It's got to be done as a partnership, as a collective. Over the last three years, 87 projects have engaged over 4,800 people across 121 community groups. Together, they have saved 67 tonnes of carbon. Working through trusted partners and local organisations, faith groups, schools, community groups, and sports clubs, In Our Nature has been rolled out across the city, creating a movement that is inclusive and reflects Manchester’s diverse population. “It’s not just about the climate” Manchester is the second most deprived local authority in England and Wales, with a rapidly growing population spanning multiple faiths, languages and cultures. For Mancunians, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. “When we say we’re speaking to the people of Manchester, we’re speaking to lots of very