Collective Climate Repair
Collective Climate Repair is a UK-wide project demonstrating how working with plants and water offers accessible opportunities to cool and calm the climate.
Upcoming Collective Climate Repair Events
On 16 May 2026, Trees for Cities and the Sensory Trust are hosting two free guided tree walks, one for deaf and hard of hearing people, and one for blind and partially sighted people, both held in Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets.
BSL tree tour
BSL Tree Tour in Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets on Saturday 16 May 2026 from 11am to 12:30pm
Join Trees for Cities and the Sensory Trust on a free guided walk for deaf and hard of hearing people, accompanied by BSL interpreters, to connect with trees and nature in Victoria Park, get involved in climate conversations and explore ways to take practical action for the planet. Carers and family members are welcome.
We can only accommodate a limited number of people per tour, so registering is essential.
Please register in advance by emailing community@treesforcities.org or calling/messaging 07543 504 820.
Touch tour for blind and partially sighted people
Touch Tour of trees in Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets on Saturday 16 May 2026 from 2pm to 3:30pm
Join Trees for Cities and the Sensory Trust on a free guided walk for blind and partially sighted people to connect with trees and nature in Victoria Park, get involved in climate conversations and explore ways to take practical action for the planet. Carers, family members, and assistance dogs are welcome.
We can only accommodate a limited number of people per tour, so registering is essential.
Please register in advance by emailing community@treesforcities.org or calling/messaging 07543 504 820.
Collective Climate Repair Partnership
Led by Sensory Trust, the project is a partnership with Trees for Cities, Edinburgh University, National Wildflower Centre and a network of community and environmental collaborators.
The project responds to exciting science that shows how working with plants to repair the water cycle opens up climate actions that are cheaper, faster and widely adoptable. Plants are natural climate repairers. Every day, they use water and the sun’s energy to regulate our climate and keep us cool. By focusing on water, in addition to carbon, scientists believe that real change is possible within a decade.
As the London delivery partner, Trees for Cities is leading a programme of community engagement, tree planting, and environmental monitoring. Each year, we’re working with three groups from underrepresented communities - including Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, blind and partially sighted people, and neurodivergent individuals. Together, we co-host hands-on workshops, where participants learn about the water cycle, tree care, and how biodiversity can cool our towns and cities.
Stay in the know
For more information on Collective Climate Repair, head over to the Sensory Trust website.
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What happens at a workshop?
Climate action inclusivity is vital if we want to make our world a greener, healthier place to live. So what does that look like, and why is it so important? We chatted to Lynsey Robinson, Project Manager at Sensory Trust, who attended one of our recent Collective Climate Repair workshops.
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