All ways to take part

Join People & Planet Week where you live

9 to 15 November 2026
Communities and citizens
Communities and citizens are not only the audience for the Week. You bring local knowledge, ideas and energy, and you should have a real say in what happens. Resident groups, cooperatives, neighbourhood associations, youth groups and individual citizens can all organise or join an activity. Familiar local events and spaces can become part of the Week with only small changes.
Participants at a GCSI event.
How to start
01
Find an activity near you, or choose a familiar local event that could join the Week.
 
02
Invite neighbours, a local group and, if you can, a local official.
 
03
If you are organising, register your activity so others can join.

Ideas to get you started

Communicate
Country and Community Stories
Share local examples through short videos, exhibitions, podcasts or neighbourhood noticeboards.
Convene
Public Talks & Conversations
Hold an informal discussion in a familiar local venue and speak directly with officials.
Co-Create
Community Action Day
Work with neighbours, organisations and local government on one visible challenge and finish with something tangible.
Connect
Community Visits
Show policymakers, businesses and students both the local challenge and the work already underway.
Celebrate
Social Innovation Fair
Take part as a visitor, exhibitor, performer or volunteer at an interactive public fair.
Celebrate
Youth Social Innovation Challenge
Support young people to present ideas through projects, performances, posters or pitches.