We’re building a shared vision of Portsmouth transformed

Portsmouth Climate Action want our city to be at the forefront of the changes that the climate emergency demands of us. That means transforming the way we do business, shop, travel, grow our food and power our homes. Discover who we are and how we can get there together.

What we want to achieve

A healthier and happier city, showing that greening Portsmouth offers abundance not austerity. Here’s how:

Warmer homes, lower energy bills

In a carbon neutral Portsmouth houses would be very well insulated, with energy-efficient appliances powered by renewable energy.

More trees, parks, greenery and wildlife

A carbon neutral Portsmouth would require more trees, green roofs, parks, wildlife corridors and locally grown food.

Cheaper, cleaner public transport

A carbon neutral Portsmouth would require a public transport system that was cheap, green, reliable, and easy to use.

Better cycling and walking routes

In a carbon neutral Portsmouth it would be safe, easy and enjoyable to walk, wheel and cycle around the city.

Much less waste in a circular economy

In a carbon neutral Portsmouth consumption would be reduced and waste materials would be reused or recycled.

Satisfying employment with green jobs

A carbon neutral Portsmouth would be a hub for green jobs such as engineers, clean tech, home retrofitters, etc.

The changing climate

Since the start of the industrial era, human activities have warmed the planet by just over 1°C. We are already seeing the consequences. The effects we are having are accelerating. If we carry on as we are, we are putting our community at great risk. Learn more →

Who we are

Portsmouth Climate Action is a community group with a core team of six members and a wider base of affiliated organisations. Scroll down and / or click here to find out more about us.

Ellie Rundle-Johnson

Ellie Rundle-Johnson has been the Sustainability Coordinator for both the University of Portsmouth and Winchester. She is currently doing a MSC in Environmental Science and brings both academic knowledge and practical experience to the team.

Tony Sudworth

Tony Sudworth is a qualified business consultant with a 40 year career in IT, both in the UK and abroad. His last job was Digital Sustainability Lead for the DWP- the largest government department with 120,000 users & a £1.4bn IT budget.

Nick Sebley

Nick Sebley co-ordinated the Portsmouth Climate Action Board from 2020 to 2022. Since then he has been co-author of the new Sustainability Policy for the University of Portsmouth and delivered carbon literacy courses to University staff, students, arts practitioners and the public.

Jonathan Schofield

I’m a web and graphic designer, born when CO2 was at 320ppm, and I’ve long been concerned about ecological overshoot. I grew into designing for the web when it was young and now I’m growing old(er) with it. I moved to Portsmouth in 2001 and love it. I want to play my part in helping it navigate the coming decades.

Professor Tony Chafer

Tony Chafer is Emeritus Professor of African and French Studies at the University of Portsmouth, and a member of Sustrans, the Soil Association, the RSPB and Friends of the Earth. He wants to focus on improving air and water quality, active travel and and greening our city.

Judith Smyth

Judith is a very experienced sustainability advocate and campaigner, who has spent decades working in both the business sector and local government at a senior level. She co-wrote and proposed the climate emergency motion that Portsmouth City Council adopted in 2019.