19 June 2012: The Green Alliance held an event in the House of Commons yesterday launching a new pamphlet, published as part of their Climate Leadership Programme, bringing together the perspectives of three Coalition MPs: Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire; Martin Vickers, MP for Cleethorpes; and Julian Huppert, MP for Cambridge. In it they give their views on how government can link two crucial aims: tackling climate change and empowering local areas. Further information and pamphlet here.
A number of examples of community-led organisations to tackle climate change were discussed at the event, including the Greening Campaign which provides some useful online resource material in helping groups engage with their local communities on climate change and sustainability issues.