Climate Change - Sponsor's Voice
Climate Change - Sponsor's Voice
This month’s theme is Climate Change. Clackmannanshire Council unanimously declared a climate emergency and recognised climate change as one of the most serious challenges facing communities here in Clackmannanshire and across the world.
The Council also brought forward its net zero targets to 2040 at a council meeting in August 2022 and set an area-wide target of net zero by 2045.
Councillor Fiona Law is the Spokesperson for Environment and Net Zero. Fiona is passionate about climate change and net zero. Watch the video below to hear Fiona tell us more about it.
To find out more contact climate@clacks.gov.uk
Young Pathfinders
To find out more from our young people in Clackmannanshire about Climate Change in action, Ellen visited Young Pathfinders Ruby, Brooke and Beth who are in their second year and are part of the wider Eco-Committee at Alva Academy. The Eco-Committee is represented by each year group and the members meet regularly. Ellen heard from them about the great work the Eco-Committee is doing to help tackle climate change locally, including Recycle Fridays, taking part in the local Climate Change Forum and promoting eco-friendly solutions and opportunities throughout the school.
Clackmannanshire Council Leader Cllr Ellen Forson said: "As the climate emergency worsens and addressing climate issues becomes more urgent, it is vital that local government invest more time and money in tackling climate change. Clackmannanshire Council is committed to a greener future, and I am proud to see our young people taking a proactive approach to understanding the challenges faced in tackling climate change so that they can thrive in a green economy."
Podcast
As part of transformational and innovative ways to promote projects and programmes within Clackmannanshire Council, also this month we put together Clackmannanshire Council's very first podcast. The podcast is one of our new and innovative ways to promote our transformation work. Alastair Hair (Team Leader – Work Force Development & Learning) hosted the Council's Climate Change and Energy Officer, Robbie Seale, and Transformation Officer, Julie Haslam, to talk about the importance of climate change and how everyone has a role to play. You can watch the Podcast below.