Ribble Valley Climate Action Network

Group from Ribble Valley CAN in front of a large screen displaying 'Ribble Valley Climate Action Network' logo and slogan 'Together We Can' with a scenic countryside background.
School children in uniforms engaging in a science or craft activity at a table with cardboard tubes and trays, inside a classroom with large windows showing a grassy field outside.
Group of six people standing outside a building, holding a cheque and a sign for the Climate Action Network, with storefronts and signs in the background.
Three students in school uniforms holding a wooden birdhouse outdoors, smiling at the camera.
Ribble Valley CAN volunteers following planting of a Micro Forest at Eddisford Bridge in Clitheroe in March 2025
A landscape of green hills with the sky overhead. Overlaid text reads: "Big news! Ribble Valley Borough Council votes to declare a climate emergency." The bottom right corner features a green and blue circular logo with the words "Ribble Valley Clima
People at Grindleton Pavilion, near Clitheroe, attending a screening of the David Attenborough film Oceans in September 2025.
Five people from the Ribble Valley meeting with the Clitheroe MP, Jonathan Hinder

Who we are..

Ribble Valley Climate Action Network (RVCAN) is a community-led movement, connecting people across the Ribble Valley who care about the climate crisis

What we do..

We connect people and projects to:

  • Reduce carbon and protect resources

  • Support nature and grow greener spaces

  • Influence change though local action

Our values..

  • We act with future generations in mind

  • We act for climate justice rights here in the Ribble Valley

  • We make decisions together, every voice counts

  • We respect all people and welcome diverse ideas

  • We believe the well-being of nature and people are deeply connected

Learn more

In November 2025 the National Emergency Briefing brought together experts and concerned citizens to persuade politicians to take action the climate and nature crisis. This has now been made into eye-opening, short film, which summarises why this matters for things like extreme weather, food security, health and the cost of living. We are planning to show this film in venues across the Ribble Valley in the coming months.

We held our first Screening of the Peoples Emergency Briefing at The Grindleton Pavilion on Friday 10th April, when around 60 people gathered for a nice evening with some interesting conversations.

To find out more about the National Emergency Briefing click on Learn More and the NEB Logo.

Learn more
A group of people, including students and adults, gathered outdoors on a grassy field in front of a building, attending a sustainability conference hosted by Bowland High School on March 26, 2026.

Conference of Ribble Valley Schools

On 26th March 2026 The Conference of Ribble Valley schools returned for its fourth year, hosted by Bowland High at Grindleton Pavillion. Students gathered from High Schools in the Ribble Valley and the wider area. The theme of the day was Sustainable architecture. During the course of the day students were challenged to plan and design an Eco Classroom with input from industry and sustainability experts.

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Group of people standing outdoors in a muddy field after tree planting, holding gardening tools such as shovels and rakes, with rolling hills and leafless trees in the background.

700 saplings planted

Group of people gathered outdoors on a cloudy day, following tree planting near Eddisford Bridge, Clitheroe.

We planted over 700 saplings in just over an hour and a half! The small mixed woodland patch on Croal Road, Clitheroe will be supporting a multitude of mini beasts, moths and small mammals. Restoring biodiversity one patch at a time. Thanks to all our volunteers!

Tree saplings ready to be planted in a black plastic bag on a concrete floor.
Graphic promoting the Clitheroe Activate program with options to walk, cycle, wheel, and accommodate disabilities, featuring icons for each activity.
Logo of Ribble Rivers Trust featuring a stylized river and leaf within a letter P
Logo for Bowland Bikes CIC featuring a stylized letter B and two cyclists riding on a scenic rural road with hills and trees in the background.
Red circle with white outline at the top, and black text reading 'Act on Climate' with smaller text 'Settle area EMERGENCY' below.
Logo celebrating 25 years of environmental action in Hyndburn, featuring a flower, face with green grass-like hair, and bold text.
Logo of Longridge Environment Group with a large letter E and leafy design.
Logo of Manchester Climate Alliance featuring large red M, green C, black megaphone with yellow burst, and text 'Countering the climate crisis'.
Logo of Readstone Environment Group featuring a green paw print with a bee inside and the company name next to it.
Logo of Friends of the Earth featuring a white circle and the organization's name on a dark blue background.
Logo with wind turbine, tree, and hills, and the text 'Harwes Farm CIC'
Silhouette of a bird in flight with the words WILD justice, where 'WILD' is in black and 'justice' is in blue.
Green background with the text 'ZERO HOUR' in bold black letters and a stylized bee graphic to the right.
Logo for Clitheroe Repair Cafe with the words Repair Cafe in bold blue and red letters.
Logo for Transition Network with a teal leaf and text
Logo with the words 'Lancs CAN' and a stylized rose in red and green.