Network name: Low Carbon Communities Network Scope: National Geographic region: Europe Central Coordinator Location - City:   Central Coordinator Location - Country: UK Principal focus: Mobilization Organization type: Mixed Year started: 2007 Short description*: Formed to link, network and support the rapidly growing movement of climate change groups that are forming at a local and community level. Focus and description*: A membership organization that exists to support community responses to climate change and to influence government policy in order to bring about effective solutions. We seek to achieve this by creating spaces in which diverse communities can develop effective relationships with decision makers and each other at regional, national and international level. Funding Source: Defra’s Climate Challenge Fund Contact details: University of Cheshire, UK, TraceyTodhunter, Policy and Campaigns Manager Tel: 01829 752 147 Mob: 07595 291 504 Email: hello@lowcarboncommunities.net Website: http://lowcarboncommunities.net

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