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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · 9d

The Haringey Community Carbon Fun has supported 36 community-led and managed sustainability projects so far. It's all about empowering people to make their carbon reduction projects happen.

💻 Join our online Q&A and ask any questions.

📅 Mon 20 October, 6:30pm

▶️ Reserve your spot: bit.ly/3W8tMoN

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · 9d

The Kerbside Strategy consultation is open now. We want to hear from anyone who cares about the future of our streets. Your input will shape the final strategy.
Because here's the thing: this space belongs to all of us. It's time we designed it that way.
Share your ideas here: bit.ly/3W7fFjJ

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Aug 6

There are so many dynamic, progressive and determined women working in the climate and active travel space. It's a privilege to know them and have had the opportunity to sit down and chat
Katherine Dunne — Women Changemakers Leading the Climate Revolution
medium.com/p/katherine-du…

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thrilled to celebrate #WeFeedTheUK at Wolves Lane! Local food practices maximise value for people, communities, economies & environments. Haringey’s Black Rootz project shows how community farms deliver food justice wefeedtheuk.org/story/food-justice-served-fresh-from-community-farms/ 🌱

With photographer, Arpita, publisher, Alexandra, Black Rootz cultivator, Pamela, Haringey Council’s Mike (Climate) and Ajda (Food)

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Jul 11

London's updated #VisionZero plan shows 20mph zones cut child road deaths by 75% & overall casualties by 34%. But with 110 people still killed on our roads last year, we need urgent action on safe speeds & street design. The data is clear - let's act on it. 🚸

Members of London Road Safety Committee AGM group photo

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Jul 10

Fantastic to see @FerryLaneN17 leading the way in waste prevention! Today they were recognised at EcoPark House for their outstanding work in the @connectNLWA In the Know programme - showing how north London schools can make a real difference. Proud of our Haringey schools!💚♻️

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Jul 10

Our Climate Partnership meeting reinforced the fact that individual agency, when networked with others, becomes our most powerful tool.

Real change happens when communities don't just have a seat at the table - they help build it.

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Jul 5

Our next Haringey Climate Partnership meeting - Wed 9 July, 6.30-8.30pm at Alexandra House, N22!

Let's shape our Local Nature Recovery Strategy, single-use plastics & new Borough Vision's Call to Action on greener choices, together.

Register: tickettailor.com/events/eventsharingeycouncil/1739271

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Haringey Cycling Campaign @haringeycyclists.bsky.social · Jun 30

Want to know more about your borough's built infrasturcture? Come along on our architecture ride this Saturday starting at Blue House Yard haringeycyclists.org/events/harin... #communityride #architecture

Haringey Architecture Ride – Haringey Cycling Campaign

Join us on Saturday 5th July at 10am for a 12-mile marshalled cycle ride exploring architectural highlights across Haringey.

haringeycyclists.org

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Jun 26

“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath

50 reasons to want more walkable cities.

50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets

From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.

www.fastcompany.com

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Jun 27

Inspiring evening & powerful voices on climate justice - from Caterina @c40cities.bsky.social on city leadership,
@kuminaidoo.bsky.social on the Fossil Fuel NP Treaty,
@metecoban92.bsky.social on London's green revolution. Key message: climate action must centre equity & community power. 🌍

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Jun 27

A positive, change-focused chat with Ruth from ⁦
@mumsforlungs.bsky.social and Pollution Officer, Edward, about the critical need to clean the air we breathe. Just one of the great connections at the #GoGreen Eco Health and Wellness Fair
Have your say:
haringeyairquality.commonplace.is

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Jun 27

We can learn so much from older generations who embedded repair and reuse into the fabric of their lives.
#GoGreenEcoFestival #CircularEconomy

Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Jun 27

Grassroots climate action in the heart of our community. So good to join the Go Green Eco Health and Wellness fair.
Positivity and action at a local level

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Emily Arkell @emilyarkell.bsky.social · May 24

This is what the Haringey Deal looks like in action

Thanks to Cllr Seema Chandwani & @mikehakata.bsky.social for listening to residents & their solutions & for taking swift & prompt action to improve safety at Bounds Green junction inc. a commitment to a yellow box junction & 20mph limit

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Emily Arkell @emilyarkell.bsky.social · May 30

Not long to go now until Bounds Green residents safety will be improved with a new yellow box junction and a 20mph speed limit on Bounds Green Road thanks to Cllrs Seema Chandwanu & @mikehakata.bsky.social 🙌🏻

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · May 30

Another day in the St Ann's LTN
#StreetsForPeople
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Dad and his 2 kids cycling along a motor traffic-free residential road

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Mar 28

So many kids celebrating in the joy and freedom of cycling! Great for health, great for confidence. We're determined to make the borough safe enough for every child to join in and share the joy!

dozens of kids cheering with their bikes in Lordship Rec

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Bella Chu @isabellachu.bsky.social · Mar 28

People I see on e-bikes:
- Seniors staying active and living their best life.
- Moms, dads and kids actually enjoying the school run.
- People getting groceries or running errands
- Service workers commuting on an affordable vehicle

“E-bikes aren’t cheating. They’re winning.” - @pflax1.bsky.social

A cream and grey Trek mixte bicycle with a Copenhagen wheel, grey panniers and a wooden basket in front of a bakery. There is a colorful bag of delicious cupcakes in the basket.

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Mar 4

Incredible weekend collection! Dozens of bikes donated to transform refugees' lives. When living on just £8.86 per week and unable to work, these bikes are far more than transport—they're freedom from isolation, dignity amid uncertainty, and hope when it's needed most

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Feb 27

🚲 Give a bike, change a life! The Bike Project is collecting unwanted bicycles this Saturday. Each donated bike helps a refugee overcome transport poverty and rebuild their life with dignity and independence. Donate your unused bike and support this vital cause!

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Feb 28

We've explored how to do this with small schemes. It's all down to resources and capacity. We've decided it's best to focus those on big schemes, improving walking & cycling simultaneously where possible, and focusing on highest standard infrastructure.

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Rezina Chowdhury @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social · Feb 11

I was delighted to join deputy mayors @howarddawber.bsky.social @metecoban92.bsky.social @uk100.org, @mikehakata.bsky.social
& Lambeth Climate Action partnership to discuss the amazing work of Sustainable Ventures, our flagship green economy project, helping to build a climate resilient borough.

Cllrs, officers and deputy mayors at Sustainable Ventures in London, UK

Cllrs, officers and deputy mayors sitting at a table discussing green skills

Two people sitting as part of a round table discussion

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Feb 27

This is an old historic (sub-optimal) cycle route. We're implementing high quality lanes across the borough. This road will be addressed in the programme

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Mike Hakata @mikehakata.bsky.social · Feb 27

🚲 Give a bike, change a life! The Bike Project is collecting unwanted bicycles this Saturday. Each donated bike helps a refugee overcome transport poverty and rebuild their life with dignity and independence. Donate your unused bike and support this vital cause!

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