About this Event
This Climate Week we are running a Green Get-Together for green groups in the Scottish Borders. The idea for the gathering has developed from conversations with community groups and discussions with the SBCAN Advisory Group earlier in the year. A key message was the need for more opportunities for people involved in community climate action to come together, share what is happening across the Borders, make connections, exchange ideas and identify opportunities for collaboration.
The intention is for this to be an informal, regular gathering, rather than a formal ‘conference’. The first event will showcase a range of organisations and community-led activity, with a particular focus on:
· What is happening across the Borders in relation to climate action.
· Sharing examples of community-led work.
· What others can learn from successful local initiatives.
· What opportunities, support and resources are available.
· Identifying opportunities for organisations and communities to collaborate.
Itinerary:
9.45 - 10.30 a.m. Networking over coffee
Talk 1 - NHS Borders
• NHS Borders will give a brief overview of the climate-related work currently happening across NHS Borders alongside introducing their new Climate and Health Toolkit. They will also focus on the relationship between climate change and health inequalities. and explore how climate-related adverse events, particularly extreme heat, can disproportionately affect some communities. The talk will be followed by a short workshop.
Talk 2- Stow Disrupters. Hear from Victoria Mack who is one of the volunteers about the fantastic work of Stow Disrupters and all what they do with their inspiring groups of young people.
Talk 3 - Borders College. Mark from Borders College will share some of the climate and sustainability work taking place within the College including the impact of their funded project as part of our youth fund.
Talk 4 - Tweed Salmon Fishing Museum. A chance to har from Anne about the work taking place at the River Tweed Salmon Fishing Museum and how their work is contributing to local climate and environmental action.
Talk 5 - Energise Galashiels
Energise Galashiels will tell us a bit about community-led climate action happening in Galashiels; what they are doing, learning and how others can get involved with a particular focus on the Channel Street project.
There will also be plenty time for networking throughout the day.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees. You can let us know dietary requirements when you sign up on eventbrite.
We have a capacity of 30 for the event and attendees must sign up on eventbrite in advance.
Event venue & nearby stays
Cafe ReCharge CIC, 58 Island Street, Galashiels, United Kingdom
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