Putting climate action at the heart of our community

Lewes Climate Hub at Lewes House, 32 High Street BN7 2LU

Lewes Climate Hub is an independent alliance of community groups and organisations in and around Lewes in East Sussex. Together, we’re taking local action to tackle the global climate and ecological emergency.

Our centre at Lewes House provides a welcoming place, staffed by volunteers, where anyone can learn about the climate and environmental challenges we all face – and what we can do individually and collectively to address them.

The Energy Room

The Hub has a dedicated energy room run by local community energy company OVESCo, to advise on energy bills and usage, renewable energy, and retrofitting homes and businesses. Find out more: www.ovesco.co.uk

What's on at the Hub?

Talk: Planetary Boundaries — Are we crossing the line?

Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE
Thursday 12 February, 7pm-9pm
All life on Earth is sustained by a number of biophysical systems that operate in delicate balance. Now, human activity is destabilising these essential processes. But how far have we breached these critical planetary boundaries – and how do we return to a ‘safe operating space’ for humanity? Join Bruce Phillips of the Planetary Boundaries Science Lab in conversation from Potsdam to find out.
To book your place, email

Planetary Boundaries: How are we measuring up?

Saturday 14 February, 1pm-3pm, FREE
In our ongoing season about Planetary Boundaries, Lewes-based sustainability consultant Sam Jenner and researcher Scott Donaldson examine how we are measuring up against the nine critical earth systems that define a safe operating space for humanity. With an open-space discussion to share your thoughts.

Film & Lunch: ‘Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet’

Saturday 21 February, 1pm-3pm, £5 donation (or what you can afford)
In this powerful documentary film, David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström (who pioneered work on Planetary Boundaries) examine Earth’s biodiversity collapse and how crisis can still be averted. Followed by a facilitated discussion. Homemade soup & bread provided.

Talk: The Financial Cost of Crossing Planetary Boundaries

Saturday 28 February, 1pm-2.30pm, FREE
What are the financial consequences of crossing the nine Planetary Boundaries? How do we build resilient economic systems and business models that can bring us back to the ‘safe zone’ for our planet — and do we fully understand the powerful role that nature can play in supporting a thriving but sustainable economy? Presented by biodiversity & finance research fellow Dougal Fleming, with case studies and financial forecasts.

Talking Rubbish with Neil Peters

Thursday 5 February (and every first Thursday of the month except January) Drop in anytime between 12-2pm with your questions for LDC Community and Recycling Engagement Officer Neil Peters at Lewes Climate Hub. Topics you can ask about include:

What can (and can’t!) go in your recycling bin

What happens to waste & recycling after collection

Food Waste collections – register & pick up your kit

Plus Q&A – bring your recycling questions!

Climate Eco Café

Wednesday 11 February (and every second Wednesday of the month), 6.30pm-8pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE
Join Jack Broadley and Guy Gladstone of the Climate Psychology Alliance for their monthly Climate Eco Café – a welcoming, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings about climate change. No need to book – any questions, call Guy on 01323 891097. Read more about climate cafés and upcoming dates here.

Stitch & Mend Fridays

Friday 20 February, (and every third Friday of the month), 11am-1pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE donations welcome

Join Lewes Repair Café’s wonderful team of sewists for a fun and interactive mending session. Bring along your clothing and accessories to be fixed, including zips. Free to attend, donations welcome.

Our Schedule of Events for 2026

January: 10 resolutions
February/March: Earth in Balance: Planetary Boundaries – Are we crossing the line?
April: Democracy and Battle of Lewes
May: Nature Recovery
June/July: Active Travel / Get Active in Nature
August: Closed
September: Artwave
October: Local Farming & Regenerative Food
November: More Trees for Sussex
December: Green Christmas

Planetary Boundaries — Are we crossing the line?

Together Alliance Demonstration – for Love, Hope and Unity!

Hamsey Parish Council endorse the River Ouse Charter

St Paul’s – a poem by Mark Engineer

Last chance to give your views on local government reorganisation in Sussex

Right on the money: Green bank accounts and ethical savings

The National Emergency Briefing: What happens next?

Wassail at Landport Community Garden

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Be informed, get inspired

When it comes to climate change there is a room for everyone to contribute. Learn about steps you can take, projects and campaigns to get involved in. Find like-minded people to start a project of your own.

You can also find practical advice, from switching to renewable energy to food-growing to making your home more energy efficient – Lewes Climate Hub can signpost you to advice, support, talks and workshops to help you take action in your own household, business or organisation.

We’re here for everyone

Whether you’re an individual, a family, a local business or an interest group, we are strongly committed to supporting those who haven’t typically been included in conversations on the climate and environment.

Your voice matters – so drop in, email us and share your thoughts and ideas on how we tackle this emergency together and create a community that can withstand the impacts of climate change.

If you are part of a local community group that would like to be an affiliate of Lewes Climate Hub, contact us at

What does climate change mean for Lewes?

Rising temperatures, loss of species and more extreme weather patterns have serious implication for us here in the south east of England. In Lewes, we are thoroughly aware of the effects of flooding, having lived through the local floods of 2000.

The wetlands to the south of Lewes used to be a sea inlet, and could be again as climate change leads to rising sea levels. Food production and water supplies may be threatened by changing weather and the loss of natural pollinators. The residential and other buildings in our area, many built centuries ago, are unsuited to higher temperatures. But we cannot simply wait for governments to take action: to be resilient against climate change and help reduce its worst effects, we all have to work together as a community.

What about our local councils?

One of our key aims is to promote and support (and, where necessary, challenge) the sustainability goals of our town, district and county councils. Wherever possible we aim to work closely with our councillors to help our community take real and effective action on climate change. For example, we hope to be instrumental in helping Lewes District reach its goal of generating “net zero” carbon emissions by 2030.

Lewes Climate Hub CIC registered address: Lewes House 32 Lewes High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU