Archived press release

CANN Nottinghamshire rise to the climate change challenge?

28 June 2006

A new alliance of local voluntary and community organisations is asking people in Nottinghamshire to make a personal pledge to help tackle climate change at their launch event on Saturday 1^st July next to the Robin Hood statue at Nottingham Castle [1].

Climate Action Network Nottinghamshire (CANN) [2] has invited Nottinghamshire MPs and councillors to come along and make their own pledges; and Sherwood MP Paddy Tipping has committed to be there on the day. Decision makers who cannot attend the event are being encouraged to send in pledges by email or post that can be displayed on a pledge tree at the site.

Callie Lister of CANN and East Midlands Friends of the Earth said:

"We know that climate change is the most serious threat that we are facing, and many organisations are working hard to find solutions to the problem. We wanted to bring together those organisations so that we can unite our efforts to help combat climate change."

Every individual who makes a personal pledge to help combat climate change at the event will receive a voucher for free cycle training and the chance to win a new or a reconditioned bicycle.

Representatives from the organisations involved will be on hand to give people practical advice about what they can do to make a difference and have a positive impact on climate change.

Callie Lister added:

"This event provides the opportunity not only for individuals to think about what they can do in their daily lives, but also for our decision makers to show us that they are serious about tackling climate change [3]. We hope that this will be the first of many events in Nottinghamshire that will highlight the positive solutions that exist to deal with climate change."

Organisations interested in joining CANN can email info@nottsclimate.org.uk or call 0115 9508 516. Individuals that want to know more can also visit www.nottsclimate.org.uk

The event is supported by Nottingham City Council.

Notes

[1] Campaigners will be next to the Robin Hood statue at Nottingham Castle from 10am to 1pm.

[2] CANN is a coalition of local environment and development groups, faith groups, humanitarian organisations, women's groups, trade unions and others, who are working together to achieve more effective action on climate change.

CANN is an independent body that is not aligned with political parties, corporate bodies or local government.

Members of CANN include:

East Midlands Friends of the Earth
Nottingham Friends of the Earth
West Notts Friends of the Earth
FEASTA
Notts CND
Notts Transport2000
Food Initiatives Group
Hockerton Housing Project
Nottingham Eco Home
Camp for Climate Action
No M1 Widening Nottinghamshire
Global Action plan
Nottingham Clown Rebel Army
World Development Movement
Tearfund

The CANN launch is also supported by:

The Greater Nottingham Co-operative Group
Christian Aid
Nottinghamshire Civic Society
Diocese of Southwell
RSPB Nottinghamshire
Oxfam
WWF
People and Planet
Nottingham Student Peace Movement

[3] Friends of the Earth is calling on the Government to introduce a new climate change law. This would tackle the main cause of climate change - emissions of a gas called carbon dioxide. The law would make the Government cut the amounts of carbon dioxide being released by three per cent year on year.
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