Concerning Climate Change
Evening talk series curated by Manchester Climate Alliance
Concerned about the climate crisis? Join Manchester Climate Alliance for a series of evening talks exploring what we can all do about it.
Each month will tackle a different theme with an invited guest speaker, and be followed by time for discussion and making connections with others. Concerning Climate Change is hosted in Manchester Museum’s Top Floor environmental action and social justice hub. These accessible talks aim to develop our understanding of some of the hot topics and issues surrounding climate change, and help to identify practical tips and opportunities for action.
Indigenous Land Rights & Justice (11 October) Artist and activist Ana Lucia Cuevas will introduce the short film Berta Didn’t Die, She Multiplied! (29 minutes) about the 2016 murder of Berta Caceres, an indigenous leader and environmental activist who fought against the destruction of indigenous communities and habitats in Honduras – a Central American country with the highest number of killings of environmental activists in the world. We will consider what can be learnt from Berta’s story and our understanding of climate (in)justice.
Indigenous Land Rights & Justice (11 October, 5.30-7pm)
Artist and activist Ana Lucia Cuevas will introduce the short film Berta Didn’t Die, She Multiplied! (29 minutes) about the 2016 murder of Berta Caceres, an indigenous leader and environmental activist who fought against the destruction of indigenous communities and habitats in Honduras – a Central American country with the highest number of killings of environmental activists in the world. We will consider what can be learnt from Berta’s story and our understanding of climate (in)justice.
Retrofitting Our Homes (8 November, 5.30-7pm)
A large proportion of UK homes and commercial buildings are in need of low carbon refurbishment to improve energy efficiency. Could a street-by-street campaign to insulate homes and businesses help to reduce demand and stem soaring energy costs? Jonathan Atkinson of Carbon Co-op and People Powered Retrofit describes how their co-operative initiative will create jobs, tackle climate change and add to the comfort of homes in Greater Manchester.
Powering the Future (13 December, 5.30-7pm)
What can be done to encourage homeowners, schools, businesses and landlords to install solar panels and other forms of renewable electricity generation? Can the National Grid cope? Helen Seagrave (Community Energy Manager, Electricity North West) will explain ‘smart grids’ and what benefits there could be for individuals and communities to generate their own electricity and export any excess to the grid.
