On our 5th Climate Adaptation Activator call last week we explored ways to engage the media, elected officials, and our communities in order to progress climate adaptation initiatives. We also discussed important messaging when talking about climate adaptation and how we can build connection and conversation around climate adaptation in Victoria together through potential joint actions and an online presence.
Here's all the info, ideas and solidarity shared on the call, as well as some upcoming events and resources...
Our next call will be on Thurs 1 May 6pm - hope to see you there! RSVP here.
See the presentation here.
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On the call, we unpacked how we had each personally or how our group had previously engaged with the media and MPs. And we explored building momentum and consensus on climate adaptation locally through engaging with local government, local media, local organisations, and others in our community - and what this could look like. See the presentation here. We also heard updates from those on the call about how their local climate adaptation are progressing:
Act on Climate shared a preview of its new report: VIC Climate Resilience Inquiry Analysed: The leading concerns & adaptation solutions, which shares how Victorian communities can and want to adapt, as well as inspiring examples of what community-led climate adaptation looks like. It is a good resource to back up your climate adaptation wants and needs when talking to MPs. ---------------------------------------------- "Keep it short and personal. Write what you feel. Explain why the issue matters to you and, most importantly, what you want your MP to do about it." - Climate for Change ---------------------------------------------- Resources:
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Together we can help prepare communities for now unavoidable climate impacts!
Get in touch if you'd like to get involved or hear more about what we're doing:
- Vicky Ellmore: [email protected],
- Kim Croxford: [email protected], or
- Kimmi Bebendorf: [email protected]
Remember, you're always welcome to join Act on Climate's weekly meetings. Our organising and action meetings will take place on the alternative fortnight to the Organising Training Workshops.
All weeks include dinner. Register here for an upcoming Tuesday.