Climate action: What’s the hold-up?

The question of what hampers effective climate action will be explored in the next instalment of the Christchurch Conversations series.

Ōtautahi Christchurch is well-placed to respond to climate change: we’ve got great people, plenty of renewable energy, and a geography that’s conducive to active transport.

The question of what’s holding us back and what exactly we need to change will be explored by seven speakers with a passion for this area.

This is part of a series of events presented by Te Pūtahi and supported by the Council’s Sustainability Fund to support community projects addressing climate change.

Speakers will include lecturer in educational studies and leadership Madhis Azarmand, climate advocate Kera Sherwood O’Regan (Kāi Tahu), GP and co-convenor of Ora Taiao NZ Climate and Health Council Diarmaid Coffey, psychotherapist James Driver, The Press editor Kamala Hayman and poet Sarah Maindonald.

"What’s stopping us from taking practical steps when we know we need to change and we have the technology to do it? These seven presenters will bring a diverse range of perspectives and expertise to these issues,” says Tony Moore, Christchurch City Council Climate Resilience Lead.

This event will be held in the TSB Space, Level 1 of Tūranga from 6 to 7.30pm, Tuesday 25 October. Come and learn about how we can move from speechifying and targets to creating real change.

This is a free community event, but bookings are required. You can join us in person or online. If you have missed any Christchurch Conversations events they are available to view on Te Pūtahi website.

Christchurch Conversations is a partnership between Te Pūtahi, Christchurch City Council and Series Research Partner, The Building Better Homes Towns and Cities: National Science Challenge.

The next event in the series is How do we grow a climate action city? It will we held in the TSB Space, Level 1 of Tūranga from 6 to 7.30pm, Tuesday 8 November.