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.