Pathfinder Programme overview

“Recording, supporting and learning about community based action on climate change”

Pathfinder Research Objectives

• 1 – To understand the impacts of projects led by community-based groups

• 2 – To understand what makes community groups flourish , and how challenges can be overcome

• 3- To understand the external support needs of community groups and projects

Welsh Assembly GovernmentWelsh Assembly Government

Severn Wye Energy Agency Project Management

& Coordination

Severn Wye Energy Agency Project Management

& Coordination

Community Climate Action Projects

Community Climate Action Projects

Advisory Group Advisory Group

AECOM ResearchersAECOM Researchers

Severn Wye Energy Agency Pathfinder Officers (POs)

Severn Wye Energy Agency Pathfinder Officers (POs)

Technical support and mentoring:

Ecodyfi

Cadwyn Clwyd

Severn Wye project staff

Technical support and mentoring:

Ecodyfi

Cadwyn Clwyd

Severn Wye project staff

Pathfinder Programme - Community Action for Climate Change

Rhaglen Braenaru - Gweithredu Cymunedol ar Newid Hinsawdd

Host CoverageCardiff Cardiff, Newport, Torfaen,

Monmouthshire, Vale of GlamorganCarmarthen

Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire

Gwynedd Gwynedd, Anglesey and ConwyPowys Powys and Ceredigion

Rhondda Cynon Taff

Rhondda Cynon Taff, Neath Port Talbot, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Swansea, Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent

Wrexham Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire

Pathfinder Role

• Research of area, organisations and community groups – selection of case study groups/projects

• Facilitate journey of the groups through their projects – range of support

• Monitor and evaluate (18 case studies)• Creation of local working groups• Pan-Wales advisory group of key stakeholders

Project Selection (various including)• four investment areas (energy, water, transport and food);• Potential measurable carbon reduction, based on individual

and community behaviour change;• A willingness of the groups to engage in action research• A geographically representative sample (LA’s, Rural/

Urban)• A demographically representative sample;• A range of project structures (size/governance etc.);• An appropriate mix of replicable/inspirational/innovative

projects

Project Main Group / Sub-group Project type

Group size*

Young Energy People

Llanidloes Energy Solutions Energy L

Bridges Community Centre

Bridges Group Energy M

Cwm Clydach Energy Project

Cwm Clydach Communities First / Cwm Clydach Development Trust

Energy M

Futurespace project ACE / Futurespace group Energy MCommunity Energy Project

Ecobro Energy S

Community Heating Project

Dref Werdd Energy S

Food Stories Food Stories Partnership Food LReal Food Project Creation Development

TrustFood L

Research

• Learning Histories:• Shared Learning

– Discussion– Reflection

• Time Line• Stakeholder Map• Narrative• Action learning sessions / Carbon data

ENERGY ACTIVITY OUTCOMESYoung Energy People School competition 14.5% Decrease

gas use

2.5% increase electricity

Bridges Community Centre Householders energy advise pilot

7.1kg-91.5kg Cos saved over the 12 weeks

Futurespace project Household energy surveys and volunteer training

1 trained energy assessor, 40 surveys

Croft Sheltered Housing Men vs Womens dormitory competition

Electricity and gas savings:

Men – 14.5% (e) and increase 4.5%

Women – 17% (e) and 16.3% decrease

FOOD ACTIVITY OUTCOMESMore Trees for Mold 105 fruit and nut trees

planted across 5 sitesTechnical skills shared

Women Connect First

Allotment developed by BME women group in Cardiff

20 women gained OCN level 1 accreditation

Food Stories Website to communicate food stories and market activities

24 older people spoke about traditional food growing

Pembroke 21C New logo/brand, market research

Created links with suppliers and shops