Events

There are many exciting events and funded courses happening in-person across Cornwall, and online, that will support you in gaining the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to the climate and ecological crises we're facing. Many of those listed below are included in our bi-monthly newsletter.

If you have an upcoming event that you would like listed here, please get in touch: climatechange@cornwall.gov.uk

What's On – 2026

• People’s Emergency Briefing screenings are being held across Cornwall. Find your nearest event
  The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing, held in Westminster in November 2025, where experts and concerned citizens called for stronger UK action on the climate and nature crisis. Local groups are hosting community based, supportive conversations around the film, and invite residents and other representatives to attend.
  
  
• A Community Conversation on Cornwall's energy starting at 12:30 on 17 October 2026, The 2 Minute Foundation HQ, Bude. Book your place
  Cornwall Climate Action Coalition is facilitating Community Conversations on energy across Cornwall. The conversations are informed by the Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP), which sets out how Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly can reduce reliance on fossil fuels, by making greater use of our local resources (solar, wind, geothermal, and biomethane). Join the conversation to learn about and help shape how we source and use energy. Everyone welcome.
  
  Workshop arranged by The Circular Mindset CIC, and Sustainable Bude, facilitated by Cornwall Climate Action Coalition, and hosted by The 2 Minute Foundation.
  
  
• B Creative: What the new B Corp standards mean for creative businesses, 10:00-13:00 on 21 October 2026, CSpace, Newquay. Book your place
  Curious about B Corp? Come and find out what the new standards could mean for your business. B Creative is a free three-part series for Cornwall’s creative sector. The first session is a chance to get a clearer picture of B Corp and find out whether certification is something you’d like to explore. The new standards will be unpacked in practical terms and hear from local creatives with first-hand experience of the B Corp journey. No previous knowledge needed, and no pressure to continue beyond the first session.
  
  B Creative is designed and delivered by Leap, in partnership with Cornwall Council as part of their Culture and Creative Investment Programme.
  
  
• Truro 2035: A Guided Tour, multiple dates available. Book your place
  See the city through a new perspective. Join a two-hour guided walk around Truro which leads you through familiar and unfamiliar streets, squares, monuments, and memories to tell new stories about what the future holds for this place, and others like it. Our world is changing. The weather, food prices, how we move around, how we talk to each other. Never before have we had so much knowledge about what is coming, but sometimes it is hard to imagine the future as it unfolds around us.
  
  This event is open to all, but is particularly relevant for anyone with an nterest in the impacts of climate change and the role of adaptation in responding to the changes that are ahead.
  
  Choose from four different dates and times, across day times and evenings, whenever suits you:
  🌿 Wednesday 21 October 2026, 13:00-15:00
  🌿 Thursday 22 October 2026, 19:00-21:00
  🌿 Tuesday 3 November 2026, 19:00-21:00
  🌿 Thursday 5 November 2026, 13:00-15:00
  
  
• National Grid Electricity Distribution's Community Energy Forum - South West of England, 10:00-15:00 on 28 October 2026, Exeter Phoenix, Exeter EX4 3LS. Book your place
  Join this event to hear the latest expert insights on the key issues for community energy. Throughout the day, there'll be updates on work to support community energy in the region and the latest policy developments for the sector. There will also be plenty of opportunities to engage directly with National Grid and peers in the local community energy sector.
  
  
• We are Cornwall - Imagining the future, 11:00-16:00 on 31 October, Truro Methodist Church, Truro. Book your place
  This Cornwall-wide gathering will bring together individuals, community groups, charities, environmental organisations and local leaders from across Cornwall. The day will be an opportunity to share ideas, experiences and learning, strengthen resilience to the climate emergency, and build momentum for collective action. Rob Hopkins, co-founder of the Transition Network and internationally recognised author and speaker, will be a keynote speaker.
  
  
• Waste to Wonder - Free Beach Clean and Recycling Workshop, 12:00-15:00 on 1 November 2026, Dollar Cove & Church Cove, Gunwalloe, Helston, TR12 7QE. Find out more
  Join Cornish sustainable outdoor brand Arvor Life, the National Trust and Matt from One Blue Eye for a free, family-friendly coastal conservation event. Help remove litter and marine plastics from two of Cornwall's beautiful beaches, learn about plastic pollution and recycling, and create your own recycled plastic keyring to take home. All equipment is provided, with free parking for volunteers. Everyone is welcome, and no previous experience is needed.
  
  
• Cornwall Community Flood Forum Annual Conference 2026, 09:30-15:30 on 6 November 2026, Pavilion Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge. Book your place
  The theme for this year's conference is 'Going with the Flow: Community Action for a Flood-Resilient Future'. There will be a particular focus on what practical actions communities can take to slow the flow of water and how we can work with nature to reduce the risk of flooding.
  
  
• Climate Stories: Make a Film in a Day! weekend workshop, 09:30-17:00 on 14 & 15 November 2026, venue tbc in Falmouth. Book your place
  Cornwall Climate Care are hosting a weekend workshop that will teach you all about how to tell impactful climate stories, and make your own short film in a weekend. All welcome.
  
  
• Sustainable Hayle is holding a Community Energy Workshop, 12:30-14:30 on 14 November 2026, Hayle Day Care Centre, Hayle. Book your place
  Join to find out more about community energy and have a conversation about what this could look like in Hayle, and what needs to be in place for it to happen.
  
  
• RJ Working's Introduction to Restorative Practice online training, 09:00-16:00 on 16 November 2026. Book your place
  This multi-agency 1 day training offers a valuable opportunity to work with others and consider the relevance of Restorative Practice for your role and workplace. This foundation training leads onto a 2-day Restorative Facilitator training, and 1-day training options: Tackling Racism & Tackling Climate Change.
  
  

What's On – 2027

• Climate Vision's Climate Walk & Talk - Truro River, 10:30-13:00 on 30 January 2027, meeting at Boscawen Park, Truro (exact meeting location will be shared once booked). Book your place
  Step into a meaningful journey along the banks of the River Truro and explore powerful local climate stories and learn how the area is adapting through upgraded flood defences.
  
  
• Climate Vision's Climate Walk - Past & Present Climate Stories from Mount's Bay, 10:45-14:45 on 3 April 2027, meeting at Penzance Railway Station. Book your place
  During the event, rich local stories will be shared on the submerged forest, the historical impact of tsunamis, and the development of new flood defences.
  
  
• Climate Vision's Climate Walk & Talk - Truro River, 10:30-13:00 on 8 May 2027, meeting at Boscawen Park, Truro (exact meeting location will be shared once booked). Book your place
  Step into a meaningful journey along the banks of the River Truro and explore powerful local climate stories and learn how the area is adapting through upgraded flood defences.
  
  
• Climate Vision's Climate Walk & Talk - Coastal Climate Conversations Meva Catchment, 10:30-13:30 on 15 May 2027, meeting at Lobb's Farm Shop & Café, Pentewan. Book your place
  Join for a unique, thought-provoking walk through the beautiful Mevagissey Catchment and explore how local landscapes and communities are responding to climate change.
  
  
• Green Energy, Nature Recovery, and Local Food Show, 11:00-17:00 on 15 May 2027, Chacewater Village Hall. Book your place
  Talk to organisations leading the way for nature recovery, like the Wildlife Trust, Kernow Conservation, Prickles and Paws, and many others. Try electric bikes, talk to green energy installers, and hear interesting talks. All for free!
  
  
• The Fourth Great Cornish Green Energy Summit, 10:00-17:00 on 12 September 2027, Chacewater Village Hall. Book your place
  To highlight Cornwall’s unique position as a lead in all areas of renewable energy. A chance to meet Cornwall's renewable energy companies, MPs, Councillors, the Cornwall and IoS Climate Commissioners, and many climate action groups.