What's your work got to do with climate change?
Cabinet Office's Becky Miller looks at how colleagues across government are exploring ways in which they can help tackle the climate crisis.
Keep It, Bin It: working to discourage young people from littering
Defra has joined forces with charity Keep Britain Tidy and corporate partners in a campaign to change attitudes to littering among young people.
Civil Service Awards 2019 - Week of Winners: Project Delivery Excellence Award
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A Brilliant Civil Service, Improved outcomes, Programme and project delivery
In our Week of Winners, we look at the Defra recipients of the 2019 Civil Service Award for Project Delivery Excellence and the work that won them this recognition.
December’s ‘A Brilliant Civil Service’ award to celebrate Green Action
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A Brilliant Civil Service, A great place to work
In December, for the first time, the monthly award for 'A Brilliant Civil Service' will be framed around a specific initiative - activity by teams or individuals towards the Defra-backed Year of Green Action.
What we can do in 'The Year of Green Action'
Helen Ward talks about an initiative to get everyone involved in activities that will help us preserve the natural environment.
Civil Service Act of Remembrance: 14 November 2018
Read an abridged version of Clare Moriarty's address at the Armistice Day service remembering all those, including civil servants, who died in the First World War.
Am I making myself clear?
Clare Moriarty, Permanent Secretary of Defra, on why listening and responding is essential to good leadership.
The 6 ‘C’s for ‘getting’ devolution
Danny Jeyasingam has six tips for civil servants on working with their counterparts in the different administrations in the UK.
How the Civil Service is preparing for Brexit
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A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders
Jeremy Heywood sets out how the Civil Service is gearing up for the challenge of supporting the Government in managing the UK's exit from the European Union.
The joys of ‘unconferencing’
Clare Moriarty considers the attractions of 'unconferences' and how they can create more open, inclusive discussions.