Are you part of a group or not-for-profit organisation of any kind? Or perhaps there’s a group of people with whom you share an interest? Do you fancy bagging a share of £1 million for that group and saving the planet at the same time? If so you might be interested to know about the Big Green Challenge from the National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA). The £1 million prize fund is on offer to groups of people who can come up with new ways to reduce Co2 emissions in a community and prove they work.

Whether you’re already actively trying to reduce your carbon footprint or are considering this issue for the first time, with some fresh thinking there’s no reason why your community can’t be the blue print for change on a greater scale.

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To explain the scheme in more detail we’re hosting an exclusive webchat with NESTA’s Vicki Costello who will be explaining how to apply and answering any queries you may have about entering this exciting initiative. Entrants will also need innovative ideas which achieve a measurable level of carbon saving that will last beyond the life of the Big Green Challenge as well as being taken up by other groups, and involve a community. The closing date for entries is the 29th of February so it’s time to get your thinking caps on!

Once all the entries have been assessed, up to 100 will be offered advice to develop detailed plans, and 10 of them will ultimately become finalists and given a year to see if their ideas work in practice. To ensure your project have what it takes, tune into our webchat to get some exclusive hints and tips on how to prepare your application for this very special competition.

Vicki Costello, Development Manager from NESTA joins us live on Tuesday 12th February at 12:45pm to discuss The Big Green Challenge.

For more information visit www.biggreenchallenge.org.uk