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Worcestershire Climate Change Pledge
Action: Raise awareness of climate change issues amongst our staff and in our activities involving the general public, for example through our newsletters, website and at events.
| Help people see the bigger picture. Awareness raising might cover the overall topic of climate change, or focus on more specific issues e.g. energy efficiency, waste or transport . In covering these themes, show the links to climate change. |
| Make communications effective. Don't create fear without agency - this can lead to apathy. Help people focus on what they CAN do and link action to people's aspirations. Guidance on Climate Change Communications is available from Futerra Sustainability Consultancy |
Staff Awareness Ideas
| Write an article for the staff newsletter or intranet site |
| Put up useful information on staff noticeboards |
| Display posters to remind staff to save energy, reduce waste, travel more sustainably etc. Free posters and stickers are available from the Carbon Trust and Envirowise |
| Incorporate useful information (top tips, practical advice) into staff induction programmes or training courses |
| Organise events and activities for staff, such as prize quizzes or surveys, a cycle to work week or an energy efficiency exhibitions, with energy saving freebies. Contact WEEAC , the local Energy Advice Centre, for details of their Energy Efficiency Scheme for Employers & Employees. |
| Discuss climate change issues at staff meetings and Away Days. Consider holding these at inspiring venues such as Bishops Wood Centre, Worcester Pump House Environment Centre or Worcester Woods Countryside Centre |
General Public-Awareness Ideas
| Promote good news stories through the local media- click here for Worcestershire Media Contacts |
| Make clients & customers aware of what you are doing to tackle climate change through your newsletters and websites. |
| Include displays and activities on climate change issues at public events |
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Last modification: 09:20:38, 11th February, 2009 by Lucy Mayo
Review date: 03rd October, 2009
Last modification: 09:20:38, 11th February, 2009 by Lucy Mayo
Review date: 03rd October, 2009
