CLIMATE EMERGENCY Go green and help protect our environment

CLIMATE EMERGENCY Green up The climate emergency is here and now on your doorstep.

Most recently witnessed by London’s scorching hot weather in July, flash flooding in Kilburn, frequent storms and unpredictable seasons, all part of the climate crisis we are all now facing.

This freak weather and consequences are directly related to climate change. Together, we need to make significant changes if we are going to tackle this global issue and save the planet.

Faced with such huge a challenge, the council is taking climate change very seriously, and has pledged to do everything possible to reach zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Cllr Krupa Sheth, Cabinet Member for

Environment, said, “We are aware that this is not a council-only issue, but it’s a journey for the whole community.

“Putting local residents at the heart of the agenda is key. This why we are working very closely with the resident-led Brent

Environmental Network (BEN) which was set up at the beginning of the year. It is now over 700 members strong and growing every day.”

The diverse group of residents that make up the BEN are starting to lead on more and more campaigns. They recently launched a very successful and well-attended ‘Beginner’s

Guide to the Climate’ webinar series, that aims to simplify the main issues around climate and the environment, with useful tips that everyone can follow in their lives.

Nureen Glaves, CEO of Feed Me Good, recently spoke at the council’s Climate Webinar on ‘Food and its Impact’ and works to break down barriers in different communities around health inequalities and food waste enabling people to lead happy, healthy sustainable lives.

Working with the BEN, the council wants climate to be the focus of all council activities. Leading by example, the council changed its procurement policy to incorporate working with businesses and contractors who can demonstrate their willingness to reduce carbon emissions in their field.

The best part about going greener is that it you can save money, and help everyone feel healthier. We have made a good start, but cannot afford to take our eye off the ball, as there is still a lot of work to do. www.brent.gov.uk/your-community/ climate-emergency

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Cash will go towards a new green project working with local schools will help move the borough closer to its environmental targets.

We are aware that this is not a councilonly issue, but it’s ‘‘ a journey for the whole community

Councillor Krupa Sheth, Brent Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment‘‘

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