Carbon and Nature Open Forum (CNOF)
These online events are your opportunity to learn about aspects of the climate and nature emergencies and the realistic actions that will help us meet our carbon neutrality goals.
CNOF 9 June 2026
Learn about our plans for supporting and improving nature across the district at the first CNOF (Climate and Nature Open Forum) of 2026, on Tuesday 9 June, 6.30pm to 8pm - online via Teams.
Presentations will be on the theme of Nature, including an introduction to the Nature Improvement Plan for the district from our Ecology team. Additional presentations will include an outline of Magnificent Meadows project, a CPRE Hampshire (Campaign for Rural England) project funded by the National Lottery, aiming to rejuvenate local grasslands and precious meadows in Winchester and across Hampshire.
Book your free place at this online event via Eventbrite (link will be available soon).
Note: Climate and Nature Open Forum was previously Carbon Neutrality Open Forum.
CNOF 21 May 2025 (recording)
The theme of the May event was renewable energy. We shared information about our local area energy planning project (LAEP) and heard from experts in our district who are already looking at the potential for sustainable energy.
If you missed the event you can view a recording at Carbon Neutrality Open Forum 21 May 2025 - YouTube
CNOF 19 November 2024 (recording)
In the November event, we shared how we are forecast to have reduced our own carbon emissions by 96% and are working towards achieving carbon neutrality across the Winchester district. We described some of the simple steps we have taken to reach our goals, with a big effect, as well as our plans for driving down emissions across the whole district.
We also heard from Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis Stuart Mills about the Community Solar Support Scheme and from Energise South Downs - Community Owned Renewables Catriona Cockburn on the Future Energy Landscapes workshops.
If you missed the event you can view a recording at CNOF: Carbon Neutrality Open Forum – 19 November 2024.
Recordings of previous CNOF events
Details of our previous CNOF events can be found online at Browse meetings - Carbon Neutrality Open Forum - Winchester City Council.