About this Event
Ask a climate scientist what’s the most important thing we can all do and they are likely to say ‘talk about it’. But 55% of people in the UK seldom or never talk about climate change or even pollution or the environment.
Many people – however committed they are to the cause – find starting a conversation really tricky. Common barriers are not feeling ‘expert’ enough, being worried about coming across as preachy, or becoming disheartened when faced with apathy. That’s why we’d like to train people to have meaningful and inspiring conversations about climate change that help them to engage others in climate action.
Alex Evans is Founder and Exec Director of Larger Us which works to inspire and support change-makers to use psychology to bridge divides, build broader coalitions and bring people together. He has previously worked as an adviser to UK Secretaries of State and the UN Secretary-General’s office, Campaign Director at Avaaz and is Visiting Professor at Newcastle University. We are fortunate that he lives in Wharfedale and is keen to lead this free live workshop for us:
The Big Idea – this session will demonstrate why conversations matter so much to the climate movement and how this training can help members to overcome the barriers they have to talking about it in their community. For those that wish to take it further there are more detailed sessions available.
There will be coffee/tea and possibly cake!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Clarke Foley Community Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
