Women are at the forefront of climate action — and when they lead, communities thrive. This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating how women and girls are driving sustainable change through education, advocacy and community action. Find out more https://sigbi.org/what-we-do/our-work/climate-action
Climate change doesn’t affect everyone equally — but women and girls are leading the solutions.
This World Environment Day, we’re highlighting how Soroptimists in Yorkshire are creating a more sustainable future.
BINGLEY: Members of SI Bingley clearing the Riverside Walk for World Environment Day 2026.
ILKLEY: Litter picking in the Riverside Park
SELBY: On June 6th SI Selby partnered for the second time with Selby Womblers who are a friendly and well organised group of volunteers dedicated to the task of keeping the town and locality tidy. Their aim is to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle litter. We wore appropriate clothing and were provided with health and safety information, Hi Viz tabards and a litter picking kit comprising of pickers’ tongs, bin bags, bag hoops and gloves. We worked in pairs and covered specific areas outlined in our individual maps. Over a period of 90 minutes 8 people collected 9 large bags of waste, small bags of vapes, a box of brake discs and reported 2 stray fridges. This was an enjoyable and rewarding collaboration despite the rain! Members intend to continue to volunteer and to further develop our relationship with this group.
HALLAMSHIRE & SHEFFIELD: SI Sheffield and SI Hallamshire joined forces and had a Litter pick on Monday. We chose the children’s playground and play field at Winn Gardens. After a collection of 16 bags we celebrated with tea and cake. We had great fun and were pleased to know that we made a difference.
SPEN VALLEY: Members of Spen Valley split into two groups at Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury. One group did a litter pick and the other group handed out sweets and cards whilst talking to people about the work of Soroptimists.
