BMC Climate & Sustainability Action Plan
BMC Climate and Sustainability Vision
To conserve and protect our climbing, hill walking and mountaineering landscapes across the United Kingdom for people and nature so they remain sanctuaries for sustainable recreation. To be a sector leader for outdoor recreation and an advocate for environmental sustainability.
BMC Climate and Sustainability Action Plan
The BMC's commitment means we are already considering the way we operate and advocating for climate actions across our membership and with those we work with.
LATEST CLIMATE ARTICLES
Volunteering News
Colin Knowles, a life-long BMC activist, is now the Chair for the BMC’s South West Area. By contrast, for the previous six years, he was first IFSC Europe’s Secretary-General, then a founding member of its Sustainability Commission. Find out more about his life as a volunteer in this interview.
Climate Articles
How do you balance budget with a climate conscience when booking a winter trip? Making changes to the way we travel is one of the most effective ways of reducing emissions and giving the snow and ice a fighting chance.
Access News
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has unveiled an ambitious Climate and Sustainability Action Plan aimed at drastically reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting sustainability within the outdoor community.
Olympics
With four GB Climbing athletes heading across the channel for the Olympic boulder and lead competitions starting Monday 5 August, not only are they bringing their A-game in terms of performance but, as part of the BMC, the whole team is supporting Paris 2024 in its bid to be the ‘greenest ever Games’.
THE CLIMATE PROJECT VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
The Climate Project Events
In association with Moors for the Future Partnership, BMC volunteers will be planting sphagnum moss in the Goyt Valley area of the Peak District, close to Buxton. Sphagnum moss is a key building block of peat and healthy blanket bog keeps the underlying peat banks safe. Sphagnum traps carbon dioxide and due to its water retention properties it also helps reduce flooding and improves water quality. Therefore protection and restoration of blanket bog is an important part of the fight against climate change.
The Climate Project Events
In association with Moors for the Future Partnership, BMC volunteers will be planting sphagnum moss in the Goyt Valley area of the Peak District, close to Buxton. Sphagnum moss is a key building block of peat and healthy blanket bog keeps the underlying peat banks safe. Sphagnum traps carbon dioxide and due to its water retention properties it also helps reduce flooding and improves water quality. Therefore protection and restoration of blanket bog is an important part of the fight against climate change.
The Climate Project Events
BMC members are invited to join a Crag Clean up, hosted by BMC South West Area volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Nigel Barry.
The Climate Project Events
Come volunteer join us to help National Trust with conservation work on one of the Peak District’s high moor tops, above the Upper Derwent Valley. The work will consist of Sitka spruce (an invasive species) tree removal from Birchinlee Pasture (moor). This is a valuable opportunity to give something back to our treasured uplands and at the same time learn a little about moorland restoration too!
BMC Climate Initiatives
The Climate Project
The Climate Project is a collection of nature-based solutions brought to you by the BMC, which are helping to protect and restore nature, and address the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Liftshare
The BMC Liftshare will help to reduce the number of cars on the road, reduce your own carbon footprint as well ease car park capacities at popular venues. Going to a Mountain Festival? Training course? Club meet? Leaving London for the weekend to head to the Great Outdoors? Consider using the BMC Liftshare site.
Gear Recycling Directory
Our list of retailers and organisations who can help you re-use, repair or recycle your old or unwanted clothing and outdoor kit.
Mend Our Mountains
Mend Our Mountains campaign encourages everyone who values hills, mountains and landscapes of Britain to donate and protect the places they love. Learn more about the invaluable work we are supporting across England and Wales