WINCHESTER residents will be able to have their say in the first ever Winchester District Climate Assembly.
On October 22 Winchester Together for our Planet will be hosting a district climate assembly from 10am-4.30pm at the Guildhall to discuss and debate ideas for tackling the climate crisis amid the cost of living and energy crises.
The Assembly will bring together people from all backgrounds who live, work or study anywhere across the Winchester District to take part ahead of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in November. After hearing from a balanced range of expert speakers, participants can share their ideas and recommendations on the current economic and climate issues.
Winchester Together for our Planet, a collective of local organisations concerned with the environment and climate, hope that people will be inspired to think of new, local solutions that tackle the dual cost of living crisis and the climate crisis.
The environmental group is supported by Winchester City Council and the National Lottery Community Fund. Members of the city council will be there to make sure that the solutions and challenges are reported to the council for action.
Assembly organiser Francesca Singer Ince from Winchester Together for our Planet said: “It is so important to hear the views of a real cross-section of local people - not just the ‘usual suspects’. We are keen to hear from anyone who would like to take part in this important Assembly.
“Both the climate and the cost-of-living crises can feel overwhelming at times but working with local people on local solutions can be a positive way to reduce anxiety.”
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For people wanting to find out more before registering, an optional information session will take place at 7.30pm on October 12 over Zoom.
Participation to the district assembly is free and reasonable expenses, such as travel costs, will be reimbursed, to make the event more accessible. A free lunch will also be provided.
For more information please contact Francesca, the Assembly organiser, on win4theclimate@gmail.com or go to win4theclimate.co.uk to register.
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