London Climate Action Week (LCAW), which runs from 21 to 29 June, is Europe’s largest city-wide climate event and is now in its seventh year.
Hackney will play an active role in this year’s London Climate Action Week (LCAW), with a series of local events designed to engage residents in climate-friendly habits and community-led sustainability. The festival, which runs from 21 to 29 June, is Europe’s largest city-wide climate event and is now in its seventh year. Attracting over 45,000 people annually, LCAW provides a platform for hundreds of organisations and communities to come together under one cause: tackling the climate emergency.
In Hackney, this global movement meets grassroots action. The borough is using the week as an opportunity to bring its residents into a borough-wide conversation on how to reduce emissions and adapt to a changing climate. Hackney Council has recently worked with residents to create a new climate action plan that aims to ensure the borough no longer contributes to climate change—and LCAW is one of the moments to put that plan into practice.
The local events kick off on Saturday 21 June with a sustainable style event, the Hackney Clothes Swap. Hosted by Loanhood, the swap offers locals a way to refresh their wardrobes while avoiding fast fashion’s heavy environmental toll. From 11:30am to 4pm, attendees can exchange garments and update their style sustainably.
On Sunday 22 June, and again on Monday 23 June, residents will have the chance to engage in climate education through the Climate Fresk workshops. These interactive, three-hour sessions use a collaborative game to help participants understand climate science and identify practical solutions. Expert facilitators will lead both sessions, with refreshments provided to keep energy levels high.
For Hackney’s youngest residents—and their parents—a Reusable Nappy Give and Take will take place on Wednesday 25 June from 10 to 11:30am. Parents can exchange preloved nappies and baby clothes for free, connect with others, and access Hackney’s £70 reusable nappy voucher. The event supports waste reduction and helps parents make sustainable choices from the earliest stages of parenting.
Later that day, also on 25 June, a spotlight will shine on local energy innovation. Stokey Energy will host a session under the banner of Community Energy London, exploring pioneering green energy projects already powering homes in East London. The session, from 5 to 7pm, will be a chance to learn how local communities are shaping a cleaner energy future.
On Friday 27 June, nature lovers and biodiversity champions can get their hands dirty at Springfield Park. From 10am to 12pm, volunteers will help create habitats for insects and small mammals—an initiative that contributes to ecological resilience in one of Hackney’s most cherished green spaces.
The week will wrap up with two community clean-up events on Sunday 29 June. In the morning, from 10am to 12pm, residents can gather at Daubeney Fields for a litter pick. Later that day, from 3 to 4pm, another litter pick will take place at Clapton Common, where volunteers will work to keep rubbish out of local waterways and preserve the borough’s natural environment.
These events reflect Hackney’s growing ambition to become one of London’s greenest boroughs. From practical waste-reduction tips to community energy and biodiversity, the LCAW programme offers something for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned activist or just beginning your climate journey.
Hackney’s participation in LCAW 2025 not only highlights the borough’s commitment to sustainability but also shows how local communities can lead on global challenges. The events are free or low-cost and open to all, making it easy for residents to get involved and help shape a greener, healthier borough.
