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Sept 2021
Harrogate climate change festival to 'excite and inspire'
A series of events will take place in Harrogate next month as part of the town's first-ever Climate Action Festival.
Organisers hope the festival from October 2-24 will encourage positive actions that make a difference to our local and global environment.
Events include a nature reserve walk, talks from world-renowned climate scientists, and a net-zero business conference.
An eco-friendly house is set to be built in just two days at Harrogate College and an all-electric coach will also make a pit stop in the town on its way to major climate conference COP26 in Glasgow.
The festival is being co-ordinated by the Harrogate District Climate Change Coalition (HDCCC), a group set up by Harrogate Borough Council to bring together business, local government and the voluntary sector. In February, its members voted to become an independent organisation from the council.
Chris Arnott, comms lead for HDCCC, said she was "excited and inspired" by the range of events on offer.
She said:
Read more:
- Green Shoots: Why Harrogate should be at the vanguard of tackling climate change
- Eco-house to be built in two days at Harrogate climate festival
What's on
October 2: At Harrogate College from 10am-4pm the festival will be launched with demonstrations and discussions on skills and technologies that help to take climate action. Organised by HDCCC who say the event is "free fun and everyone is invited".
October 4: At Nidderdale High School from 7pm-9pm a panel of geographers, economists and policy specialists as well as farmers and estate managers will discuss the reasons why changes in land use are necessary in Nidderdale and the wider uplands of Britain. Organised by the Royal Geographical Society.
October 8: Walk to School Day. Organised by Zero-Carbon Harrogate.
October 15: At Harrogate Convention Centre from 9am-6pm there will be a "Net-zero business” conference to discuss the concept of net zero carbon and why it is critical for businesses to make this transition. Organised by HDCCC.
October 17: At the Royal Hall from 7pm TV wildlife presenters Martin Hughes-Games and Lolo Williams will give a talk on their lives and love of nature. Organised by Harrogate Theatre.
October 23: At the Crown Hotel from 4pm a panel of experts including journalist Alister Doyle, climate professor Peter Stott and law specialist Claire Bradbury will discuss what can we do to save the planet and how will this change the way we all live. Organised by Harrogate International Festivals.
October 23/24: From 10am-3pm an opportunity to tour Horticap and see their on-site green credentials. Organised by Horticap.
To find out more about the festival and the events visit its website.
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