#WINTERNEEDSUS

We inspire and equip UK based outdoor communities to take positive action to address the climate crisis and to accelerate the transition to a carbon neutral society.

What we do

ACCELERATING THE TRANSITION TO A CARBON NEUTRAL SOCIETY.

Make Changes

We can all make small changes to reduce our own carbon footprints.

Take the first steps on our green run and find out how you can become #WINTERwise.

Influence Others

We can’t change the world on our own, we need everyone to take action.

Take some turns on the blue run and find out how to get your friends on board.

Be Sustainable

We are calling on all companies to commit to a low-carbon future.

Check out our red run to discover what your company can do to reduce its carbon footprint.

Invest Responsibly

Do you know what happens to your savings or pension after you invest it?

Tell your bank to invest in sustainable companies and avoid high carbon assets.

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Partners

We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support of our corporate partners, which enables us to continue our work raising awareness of the climate crisis.

POW UK Alliance

We work with a community of athletes, scientists and creative influencers to raise awareness of the problems and solutions to effect individual, local, national and international change.

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Latest News

The Time Is Now Virtual Lobby, 30 June

#TheTimeIsNow to tell politicians to put a healthy, greener, fairer future at the heart of plans to rebuild a strong economy. Join the virtual lobby on 30 June!

Local Electricity Bill

If this Bill can be passed into law, it will better support community energy companies, helping drive forward renewable energy installations. Ask your MP to support the Bill today!

Climate Justice is Social Justice

At Protect Our Winters UK we understand that there can be no environmental justice without social justice. We join with those who stand against systemic racism and we stand in solidarity with those fighting injustice.

4 Volcanoes 4 Days: Mabey Ski & POW UK Charity Challenge

After suffering through its worst snow season in years, climate change has never been more apparent in the powder capital of Japan.

Not Appear but Act

A few words about the Dolomites, climate and changing times.

High Impact Climate Actions You Can Do From Home

We’re all staying inside right now to keep our communities safe, so what are the 5 most effective climate actions to take from our sofas?

WHO ARE WINTER GUARDIANS?

Winter Guardians are POW UK volunteers in outdoor sports communities. They raise awareness in their communities of the actions that they can take to combat the climate crisis.

WHERE ARE WINTER GUARDIANS BASED?

Our Winter Guardians are part of outdoor sports communities both in the UK and Europe. Outdoor sports communities aren’t just ski and snowboard groups, they can be climbing, sailing, walking, diving, exploring, camping, caving, surfing… the climate crisis is going to affect anyone who takes part in outdoor sports and we all need to come together and take action.