This Climate Action Week, from 21 to 29 June 2025, the Go Green Eco Urban Festival inspired the community with a vibrant array of activities, encouraging everyone to make a green pledge and get involved in sustainability efforts.
The festival, organised by the Go Green Eco Urban Collective in partnership with Haringey Council and other grassroots organisations, aims to celebrate and promote sustainability within the community. Founded in 2019 by diverse BAME individuals and organisations, the collective is dedicated to fostering a greener future through grassroots initiatives.
Sonja Camara, one of the founders of the Go Green Eco Urban Collective, said: "The green conversation and green activities are for all. We want to get everyone involved in green activities that will support local communities and the planet. It’s a big effort and nobody should be left out of the conversation, especially around waste. Our aims are to make this as simple as possible for all residents to be part of those conversations."
Throughout June, the Go Green Eco Urban Collective Festival has been hosting a packed schedule of eco-friendly activities. With support from the North London Waste Authority’s (NLWA) North London Community Fund (NLCF), the festival has offered sewing classes, plastic upcycling workshops, trash art sessions, surplus food cooking demonstrations, and workshops on making natural beauty products.
Reflecting on the choice to host the festival over Climate Action Week, from 21 to 29 June, Collective co-founder Russell King said: “By aligning our efforts with this national initiative, we can amplify the message that everyone has a role to play in building a more sustainable future. It’s not just about awareness — it’s about action."
Now in its seventh year, the festival continues to grow stronger. Haringey Councillor Mike Hakata, who opened the festival, remarked, “This festival represents something vital: the recognition that our communities possess both the creativity and determination to forge a sustainable future. It’s not about imposing solutions from above, but about supporting grassroots innovation that emerges from genuine community need.”
Photo credit: Brendan Foster
