The Climate Change AGM, 27/7/16
A summary from TCC below with lots of links; full notes from the AGM here
Summary of the day
The day began with an insightful Political Update from Ruth Davis, E3G including perspectives on the post Brexit climate and how to nurture reconciliation.
We reviewed TCC’s last year and looked at TCC Strategy and Plans for 2016/17. We announced that we’re adding an Advisory board to our structure at TCC, we’ll send out full details of what we’re looking for for this by the end of the month. Please see our full accounts here.
Jo Musker from Hope for the Future led us through a productive workshop on finding common ground with our MPs, and George Marshall from Climate Outreach gave a talk and workshop on Generating conversations about climate change and engaging small c conservatives. Georgia Potton from Restless Development gave a brilliant insight into the Speak Up week of action in October, we’ve now got over 100 events and there’s plenty of time to get involved, just let us know. Fiona Dear, TCC added that some groups are working together to get MP commitment for environmental legislation that is as strong as, or stronger that what we’ll lose post Brexit. We’ll keep you updated. Kim Matthews from RSPB offered a vibrant introduction to Show The Love 2017 and asked you for ideas, introductions and challenges as well as wanting to know what your big stunt or installation could be for next year – so do let us know. We had Oliver Hicks-Pattison, WI who told us about the amazing Show the Love community resources we’re working on. Thank you to those of you who let us know what you need at the AGM, if you haven’t let us know, please fill in this table by Friday 12th August (end of next week), as we’ll need to start producing them soon. We had an update on outreach avenues from TCC’s James Boyle. Please let James know if you have any outreach suggestions for our 5 key areas (sport, heritage, gardening, nature & science and food & farming). Thank you for the suggestions that we gathered at the AGM. I then gave an update on our 5 year schools strategy. Please let me know if you want to be involved in developing this.
Membership updates:
Maiya – Islamic Relief – Update
Focusing on Improving climate resilience in diverse groups, bringing different/diaspora groups together and diversifying current groups. With COP 22 in marrakesh, they are putting together a concept note on civil society actions, Muslim Climate Action are also a part of this. Putting together how muslim communities can better communicate with other groups. Please contact if interested in being involved.
Emily Shirley – The Safe Alliance – Update and call out for groups
They are working on litigation RE the Fracking and gas storage Blackpool decision, watch this space. There’s a chance for groups to be involved. Check out the website http://www.safealliance.org.uk/ or Facebook for more info.
John – Faith in the climate network – Faith for the Climate Symposium
Weds 11th Sept for all concerned people, activists, NGOs and faith-based organisations. Join renowned speakers for an evening which covers: what next after Paris, working across faiths, divest/invest, building a political voice, eco church and sharing best practice. Sign up here.
Chris Church – Climate Action England – Conference
Nov 19th of people who are running and encouraging local activity check out their facebook group for updates.
Kimberly Matthews – RSPB – Update on report
RSPB produced an Energy Vision Report for 2050, click here to read a couple of months ago on how can we meet climate targets through situating renewables to exist in harmony with nature.
Sarah Deco – Climate Psychology Alliance – Conference and website update
The Psychology of Climate Action: New Perspectives on Leadership Nov 19th. Clarifying the key elements in climate leadership and discussing psychology which enables climate action. Speakers include Caroline Lucas MP. More info and booking here. Website update – check it out for resources about psychology on climate issues.
Tom Bragg – Cambridge carbon footprint – Update
Update and resources: Circularcambridge.org are developing & celebrating the circular economy in Cambridge. They have many resources like a challenge pack and are happy to share them.
Goodie Goodwin – PhD student at Imperial – Advice request
Question: how can we best get actions from academics? Please get in touch with Goodie if you have any advice insert email.
British association for sustainable sport (BASIS) – Conference
Annual BASIS Conference from 13-14th Sept in the Olympic Park, which will cover how to put messages to people around sustainability who wouldn’t conventionally be interested in the topic
Max 10:10 – Update
Onshore wind project coming up – check the website for further updates.
Harfiyah Haleem – IFEES – Update
Green mosques revival project – switching campaign is currently happening. See info on their projects here.
Helen Yuill – Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign – Update and speaker
Working on fairness, shared responsibility and fairtrade in one of the most vulnerable countries in terms of climate change effects, they produce info on what Nicaragua is doing in terms of fighting Climate Change – speaker coming in Nov. See their website.
Many thanks for a wonderful AGM!
All our best, Lorena and the TCC team