Climate Week
Britain's Biggest Climate Change Campaign - 12th to 18th March 2012. Climate Week is a supercharged national campaign to inspire a new wave of action on climate change. The Movement supports Climate Week through our presence on the Board of Deputies. It culminates with thousands of events and activities taking place throughout the week of 12th to 18th March 2012, planned by organisations from every part of society. Showcasing real, practical ways to combat climate change, the campaign aims to renew our ambition to create a more sustainable, low-carbon future.
Climate Week is backed by every part of society - from the Prime Minister to Paul McCartney, the NHS to the Met Office, the TUC to the CBI, Girlguiding UK to the National Association of Head Teachers. During the first Climate Week in 2011 over 3,000 events were attended by half a million people across the UK.
You can register now for the Climate Week Challenge, judged by celebrities including Kate Humble, Bruce Parry, and Liz Bonnin. The Climate Week Challenge in 2011 was Britain's biggest ever environmental competition, with over 145,000 people participating in the one day and one-hour versions.
Climate Week Cuisine is a new part of the campaign for 2012, encouraging people to make the food that they eat a part of the solution to climate change. They can do this by joining in the call to action of eating a low carbon meal during Climate Week.
There are a number of other elements to the campaign. A T-shirt has been designed by Vivienne Westwood raising money for the Environmental Justice Foundation. The Climate Week Pub Quiz will be run in hundreds of pubs and workplaces. The Climate Week 24 Hour Play at the Arcola Theatre in London features award-winning writers and celebrity performers putting together five 15 minute plays in just 24 hours.
Individuals can help right now by asking the organisations they know - such as their workplace or local school - to plan an event or activity for Climate Week. They can also register to take part in the Climate Week Cuisine call to action and plan to eat a low carbon meal during Climate Week.
To find out more about Climate Week, or to register your event, go to the Climate Week website, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone on 020 3397 2601.
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