MP hosts Climate Action Workshop at Theatr Clwyd

* Attendees at the workshop in Theatr Clwyd.

Clwyd East MP Becky Gittins brought together environmental organisations, community groups and climate campaigners from across North Wales for a Climate Action Workshop at Theatr Clwyd in Mold.

The event aimed to strengthen connections between local groups, share practical advice on communicating about climate change and explore how organisations can work together to reach more people in their communities.

The afternoon featured presentations from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) and Climate Outreach, alongside a keynote address from the MP.

Climate Outreach shared findings from its Britain Talks Climate and Nature research, which revealed that 74% of people in Britain consider climate change important, while 64% are worried about its impact.

The research also highlighted the importance of understanding different audiences, building trust and focusing on issues that matter to people's everyday lives when discussing climate change.

Participants took part in networking activities, shared experiences of their own environmental projects and discussed ways to overcome common challenges facing local organisations.

A practical social media workshop also explored how groups can use short videos, photographs and local stories to engage wider audiences, promote their work and challenge climate misinformation.

Speaking after the event, Ms Gittins said: "It was absolutely fantastic to bring so many passionate people together at Theatr Clwyd. We've got some brilliant organisations doing important work across our communities, and I wanted to give them an opportunity to learn from each other and build stronger connections.

"One of the things that really stood out to me was the research showing just how many people are concerned about climate change. Sometimes the loudest voices online can give a very different impression, but the reality is that most people do care about protecting our environment.

"That's why it's so important that local groups have the confidence and tools to get their messages out there, reach new audiences and challenge misinformation when they see it."

The workshop also provided an opportunity for organisations to explore future collaboration, with plans now underway to establish an online network where participants can continue sharing resources, promoting events and supporting each other's work.

The MP added: "Climate change isn't something that only affects people elsewhere. We've seen the impact of extreme weather here in North Wales, including the devastating wildfires on Halkyn Mountain.

"We need to make sure we're doing everything we can to protect our environment for future generations, and that starts with supporting the people already making a difference in our communities.

"I don't want yesterday to be a one-off. The enthusiasm in the room was brilliant, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what we can achieve by working together.

"A huge thank you to everyone who came along, to our guest speakers for sharing their expertise and to Theatr Clwyd for hosting us."