We're taking in the Slack at this month's meeting, preparing for the March Climate Summit and continuing our climate campaigns
Join us for the Sheffield Climate Alliance monthly meeting next Tuesday 18th February (6.45pm for 7pm; Quaker Meeting House, St James Street, 10 2EW).
In the first part of this month's meeting (7-8pm), our new part-time employee Roscoe will be giving a workshop on how to use Slack: a communication platform we are trialling in SCA to improve communication, inclusivity and efficiency. If you're involved with Sheffield Climate Alliance already, or curious to get involved please come along and get skilled up. If you have a smartphone or laptop, bring it along and you can test it out in the workshop. If you can't make the session but want to get onboard, emailinfo@sheffieldclimatealliance.netand Roscoe will be in touch to get you up to speed.
The second part (8-9pm) will be the usual meeting, where you can find out about our current campaigns and how you can get involved.
Climate Action Fund: We're through to the next round!
In partnership with over 40 different organisations across the Sheffield City Region, Sheffield Climate Alliance recently submitted a bid for the National Lottery's Climate Action Fund that could see substantial funding for the partnership to increase capacity for delivering real actions on Climate Change in Sheffield and the City Region. We are delighted to say that we've made it through to the next stage of the application process! Fantastic work to everyone who has been a part of this getting shortlist of 40 bids out of the whopping 630 initial applications.
Over the coming weeks, we'll be developing our bid to try and secure one of the fifteen funding pots available. Nothing is guaranteed at this stage, so watch this space to see how this develops!
Home Truths: How Climate Change is Impacting UK Homes
“We are seeing the impacts of climate change on our doorstep [and] the solution are at our fingertips.”
Last week, the Climate Coalition published a new report exploring both the impact of climate change and we can reduce our homes' contribution to climate change. This groundbreaking report combines contemporary scientific research with strategies for the future.
“We can make our homes cosier and greener and cheaper to run. But to do this we need our government to ensure that all new homes are compatible with a net zero emissions target, help homeowners to make their houses more energy-efficient and improve flood defences in vulnerable areas.”
The Whole Story of Consumption Seminar Series (Every Tuesday in February, plus Thursday 27th February and Tuesday 3rd March, 1210-1300; University of Sheffield). The University of Sheffield Green Impact Team present the Sustainability Skills & Education (SusSEd) series of engaging and interactive lunchtime talks, designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to bring about a more sustainable world. This year the talks will focus on The Whole Story of Consumption. Whether you’re pushing to develop the skills needed to make a real difference or just want to hear more about what sustainability entails, everyone is welcome at our free sessions! Find out more and book your ticket here.
The Storm Officer play (Wednesday 12th February, 8.45pm; Theatre Deli). Wild storms; hurricanes; flooding! Sound familiar? ‘The Storm Officer’ tells the tale of one town’s struggle when faced with the realities of extreme weather and the ever-increasing impact of climate change. Inspired by true stories from real people, and then channelled through the lens of Bramble Theatre. Find out more and book your ticket here.
Breath of Life film screening (Thursday 20th February, 6pm; Nelson Mandela Auditorium, University of Sheffield Students Union). Hosted by DLL Green Impact Famous scientists delve into why it's so hard for humans to change their behaviour, even when it's having a catastrophic effect on their environment. Sometimes the old, traditional ways are the best when it comes to our relationship with nature. Watch the trailer here, and book your place here.
Sheffield Climate Summit (Saturday 7 March. 10.30-14.30; St Mary’s Church Bramall Lane, S2 4QZ). Organised by YS4C and other allies. Choose between 3 different workshops. Full details on the Eventbrite page. NB book your tickets by Eventbrite to secure your place. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sheffield-climate-summit-tickets-93312144135
Navigating Ecological Tragedy (6-8th March, Doncaster). An encounter for Christians, Buddhists and other people of faith, hosted by Gomde UK Buddhist Centre and Green Christian. Friday 6 March: a self-contained public event at Doncaster University Centre, organised in partnership with Doncaster Council and Climate Change Commission. Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March: a retreat at Lindholme Hall, Hatfield Moor. https://gomde.uk/navigating-ecological-tragedy
In Conversation: Caroline Lucas talk (Thursday 26th March; time and location TBC). Save the date for Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute's talk with Caroline Lucas MP. Caroline Lucas is the Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion. She has served as leader of the Green Party twice, and became the party’s first MP in 2010. Find out more here.
SCA: Been There, Done That? Get the T-Shirt!
Do you need a new t-shirt and want your money to support campaigns for climate justice? Well, why not get a Sheffield Climate Alliance t-shirt?! We are about to place another order for Sheffield Climate t-shirts, as modelled by Lauren and Roscoe in the photograph below. T-shirts are organic cotton made using 100% renewable energy by Earth Positive. If you'd like a t-shirt, please email info@sheffieldclimatealliance.net by Monday 17th February with your size (S - XL) and contact number. They are £15; bank transfer or cash on collection can be arranged.
Send us your climate news to news[at]sheffieldclimatealliance[dot]net
We have campaigning groups on Food, Climate Jobs, Fracking and Divestment. Contact details can be found in the monthly campaign reports, here.
You can always make donations to Sheffield Climate Alliance using the Local Giving page here.
