Climate festival takes place in Reading
More than 40 events planned
Residents, organisations and businesses across Reading are being encouraged to get involved in action to tackle climate change by taking part in Reading Climate Festival, a week of events from 20th to 26th September designed to inspire positive action on climate change.
Reading Climate Festival is aimed at helping residents, businesses, schools and community groups find out how to live more sustainably, make changes that will contribute towards our goal of a net zero, climate resilient town and gain a better understanding of how what we do locally makes a difference.
The programme includes talks, workshops, movie screenings, guided tours, performances and even a public participation art project. The University of Reading will be running a number of events both for students and the general public, and there will be special events for educators who want to embed climate change into the curriculum.
The Festival programme comprises over 40 events, both online and in person, with something for everyone no matter their age or background. The full schedule of events can be found at www.readingcan.org.uk/festival and events can be booked via What’s on Reading as well as Reading Climate Action Network’s own events page.
Launching the Festival, Tracey Rawling Church, co-chair of the Reading Climate Change Partnership said:
“We were overwhelmed by the response to last year’s Festival which has led to it becoming an annual fixture in Reading’s calendar. And this year we’re part of the Great Big Green Week which is organsing a week of activities all across the country in the run-up to the critical climate talks at COP26 in Glasgow. Their support has enabled us to expand our range of content and we’ve focused on broadening the appeal of our activities to attract new audiences, especially younger people and families.”
“Climate change is an issue that affects us all and responding to it can seem like a daunting challenge. By providing activities that are thought-provoking and fun, and by sharing information about simple, practical steps that we can all take, we hope to inspire everybody who lives, works or studies in Reading to do what they can to make a difference.”
Professor Tim Dixon, co-chair of the Reading Climate Change Partnership said:
“The Climate Festival Week is a ‘must attend’ event for anyone who is concerned about climate change or wants to learn more or do more in their local community. The University’s staff and students are always keen to engage with the events and this year is no exception."