Rural Climathon Toolkit launch
We were invited by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) to present an overview of FCE at the launch event for the Rural Climathon toolkit (the culmination of 3 years’ work adapting and refining Climate KIC's Climathon method for rural communities). The toolkit is a free, practical guide for rural community groups and local authorities who want to bring people together to take local climate action.
It was brilliant day and included the The British Academy, the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise, the Forest of Dean District Council, and Gloucestershire County Council. Our friends from FoDCAP also gave a lovely presentation about the People's Assembly run the Forest Food Forum, and highlighted some of the great work being done in the Forest.
As well as some great talks and discussions, Katie from the FoDDC Climate Team led a “net-walk” around Gloucester Docks, and there was a creative session making a collage (or a 'zine') to help think through how best to engage and support rural communities.
Here is a guest post from Katie about the day:
Community Engagement for Net Zero Governance Event
"Katie Clubb, Climate Change Community Programme Advisor in FoDDC Climate Team, recently joined Forest Community Energy at an inspiring workshop focused on the vital role of communities in shaping, delivering and experiencing net zero governance. The event at English Heritage’s Blackfriars Priory in Gloucester explored how local voices can influence climate policy and accelerate action.
The day featured the launches of the British Academy’s Governance to Accelerate Net Zero report and the Rural Climathon Toolkit, developed by the Countryside and Community Research Institute and partners. Attendees heard from experts on the challenges and opportunities of community-led net zero initiatives around thematic areas of energy and transport, food, farming and land use, and together built a community zine to capture their discussion. A lunchtime “net-walk” was enjoyed by all, allowing attendees to build connections for more effective partnership working."
Many thanks to Damian Maye and Aimee Morse of the Countryside and Community Research Institute for giving us the opportunity to take part, and Katie for her guest post!
