About & History

Manchester is my Planet is a partnership of people and organisations from across Greater Manchester, working together to tackle climate change.

Since 2005, the programme’s inclusive, upbeat and positive message has brought together local authorities, universities, agencies, businesses and over 21,000 local people to help shape a low-carbon energy future for the city-region.

The programme concluded in March 2011, but left a legacy of partnerships and learning that continues to benefit Greater Manchester.

Manchester is my Planet was formed in the wake of the Manchester: Green Energy Revolution (M:GER) study of 2005. Over 100 organisations were involved in co-creating the 3-year pilot programme.

Co-ordinated by Manchester: Knowledge Capital on behalf of the city region, the Manchester is my Planet programme initiated a wide number of innovative projects to build the understanding, skills and capacity to address the low-carbon challenge.

The original programme’s achievements are summarised in the Programme Review of 2007.

Since 2008, Manchester is my Planet programme has focused on delivering two projects co-funded by the European Union:

The Programme Update 2008/09 highlights how Manchester is my Planet continues to support the city-region in delivering on its low-carbon vision.

Please click here for an introductory presentation to the current programme.

Manchester is my Planet is featured as a case study on the Homes and Communities Agency Showcase Website. In early 2008 it was also featured on the Euronews TV channel.

The Manchester is my Planet programme was co-ordinated by a small team based with Manchester: Knowledge Capital.