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

Access News

The British Mountaineering Council Launches Ambitious Climate and Sustainability Action Plan

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.

19 Nov
5 min read

Olympics

How our Olympic climbers are supporting the Paris 2024 ‘Ecolympics’

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’. 

31 Jul
8 min read

Climate Articles

Mend Our Mountains: lowering carbon emissions in Eryri with BMC Get Stuck In volunteers

The latest Get Stuck In party of a dozen BMC volunteers have been working with the National Trust to stop peat erosion, reduce carbon emissions and promote tree growth in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park this June.

22 Jul
3 min read

Climate Articles

BMC among the first to sign Sport England’s 'Going for Green' Pledge

The BMC is one of the first organisations to sign Sport England’s Going for Green Pledge, an initiative spearheaded by their chair and former Olympic cycling champion Chris Boardman. The aim is to encourage the sport and physical activity sector to step up its work in tackling climate change, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

08 Jul
4 min read

THE CLIMATE PROJECT VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

30 Nov 2024

The Climate Project Events

Wildflower planting volunteer day at Hardknott Forest

On Saturday 30th of November the BMC will be hosting a volunteer day and would love for you to join us for a day of high level wildflower planting.

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

WATCH: The BMC's Climate Project

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