We know about Climate Change. We have watched Blue Planet, heard all about the never ending Australian bush fires, the tsunami, droughts, mass extinction of species, flooding, melting of the icecaps. We know the terrible impact that climate change is having and want to stop it getting worse but it is difficult to know what each of us can do about it. Climate Week North-east is 10 days of events in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, running between 20-29th March 2020, designed to show what we can all do to make a difference to reduce our carbon footprint and live sustainably. The events are fun and stimulating, providing knowledge and inspiration for everyone to take small (and big) steps in the fight against climate change.
Be stimulated and spurred on by the showcase of the community initiatives, have fun at green family fun days, get active on guided walks and bike rides, learn to craft and upcycle, tour recycling and community projects, attend activism workshops, watch films, learn and discuss at talks and conferences, make wild meadows or plant trees. No matter what your age or pursuits are – there is something for you to enjoy in the Climate Week programme in the City and Shire. The full programme of events can be seen on www.climateweekaberdeen.org or the CWNE facebook page.
As Alison Stuart, Aberdeen Climate Action, says
‘There are so many great initiatives taking place in the North-east that concentrate on really living sustainably. It is inspiring and heartening to see how everyone is coming together to create community ‘eco’ projects, grow our own food, repair and upcycle, walk and bike more, consume less and really promote a sustainable lifestyle. Climate Week is a great way of highlighting this and the actions we all can take. It shows that taking action can be fun and demonstrates the real benefits of living sustainably.’
‘With so many events on, I don’t know how to choose which to go to. I am really looking forward to going on some tours, especially of the ACHES Hydrogen facility, watching some amazing films, learning more at the talks and workshops and finally finding out how to compost properly! I know my kids are going to have a great time at the Green Family Fun days, getting crafting, going on some guided walks and seeing more in nature.’
Why not come along to a few events and make a pledge for Climate Week North East to make a positive change in your life and to the lives of others at https://www.wearedonation.com/businesses/aberdeen-climate-action/campaigns/climate-week-north-east/
