Past Events
Rising to the Challenge of the Climate Emergency
Monday 15th March, 7pm – 9pm
Via Zoom
Organised by High Peak Green New Deal*
FREE
Join High Peak Green New Deal for its second public meeting which, in its opening plenary session, will feature:
- Dr Chris Jones
Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
- Richard Dyer
Friends of the Earth
- And Youth Striker Kata.
Then, there will be the chance to join one of six workshops on:
- Local Energy Projects
- Give Peat a Chance
- Travelling Low Impact
- Creating Warm Homes.
- Climate Justice and Fairtrade
- International Trade and Overseas Aid
Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of whether you have knowledge and ideas you want to share.
*High Peak Green New Deal started life as a ‘Build Back Better’ group last spring, became a Green New Deal Hub in January this year and has recently signed up as a Climate Action Group.
Register: https://bit.ly/3qyfFH5
Think like a Tree Online Courses
Think like a Tree, founded by Derbyshire resident Sarah Spencer, is a book and courses with the aim of supporting people with their wellbeing through learning from nature.
A few online workshops coming up:
- Thriving in challenging times: what nature can teach us about thriving in times of change.
Tuesday 17th November
7pm – 8.30pm
£7 – 12
- Think like a Leaf: valuing our personal contribution in troubled times.
Tuesday 1st December 2020
7.45 – 9.14pm
£7 – 12
- Think like a Forest: What nature can teach us about working together.
Ideal for community groups, social enterprises, and workplaces.
Saturday 9th January 2021
2.30pm to 4.00pm
£7 – 12
- Think like a Tree | 6 week programme
Unlock nature’s secrets to happiness, health, wellbeing and living a good life.
January/ February 2020
For more information and/or book: https://bit.ly/2I0CGCl
Zero Carbon Housing
Countdown to COP26 workshop
Saturday 27th February, 11am – 12.30pm
Via Zoom
Organised by Transition Chesterfield
FREE
This is a first in a series of Zoom events designed to celebrate and prepare for when the UK will host COP26 in November. These events will cover different themes and bring together experts and examples of best practice to address the actions needed to achieve a zero-carbon society.
Here, two small scale eco-housing developers will talk about how we can build more zero-carbon homes in Chesterfield, followed by Q&A.
About the speakers:
- Martin Valentine, Managing Director, Positive Homes Ltd.
Martin's company has built super-energy efficient, sensibly priced homes across the region that generate more energy than they consume.
- Dave Bradley-Bowles, Director, Pure Haus Ltd.
Dave & Kevin’s company are striving to build zero carbon homes, inspired by passive house to build heathy homes.
Save the date for future events (last Saturday of the month).
People, Planet and Profits Webinar
One Company's Journey Towards Maximum Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon
Thursday 25th February, 7.30pm
Organised by Sustainable Hayfield
FREE
Sustainable Hayfield welcomes David Hanney, CEO at Alpkit (Outdoors Online Retailer of the Year, 2020). Alpkit, based in the Peak District, has recently obtained the prestigious international BCorp accreditation which verifies that businesses operate to the highest environmental and social standards.
Dave will talk about his company's historic ethical stance in a highly competitive market and its commitments to deliver cuts of 90% in its own carbon-equivalent emissions and 40% in its international supply chain. This webinar will focus on what can be done by, and the continuing challenges facing, the best-motivated companies to deliver real sustainability gains in a tough marketplace.
Questions can be submitted on the night, or in advance to david@alpkit.com.
Register: https://bit.ly/2Z7J2oi
Environmental Behaviour Change Workshops for Campaigners
Organised by Sustainable Side-Kicks
The Sustainable Sidekicks provide training and support for changemakers, campaigners, green champions and business owners who's purpose is to reduce their environmental impact and increase their positive impact.
The following workshops explore how you can become a effective communicator for change:
- Understanding Your Audiences Behaviour
Thursday 18th February
5.00pm – 6.30pm
£12 – £49*
Book here
- Developing a Behaviour Change Initiative
Thursday 25th February
5.00pm – 6.30pm
£12 – £49*
Book here
*10% of the revenue generated will be donated to the Amazon Emergency Fund
The Climate and Ecological Emergency
What are our local decision makers doing?
Wednesday 24th February
7.45pm – 8.45pm
Via Zoom
Organised by Tideswell & District Environment Group (TDEG)
FREE
Concerned about the environment? Want to find out what is happening locally?
Join this Zoom where Tideswell & District Environment Group (TDEG) welcome Derbyshire Dales District Council Tideswell councillor, Neil Buttle, and Litton councillor, Clare Gamble. Other speakers from Peak District National Park and Derby City Council have been invited.
All are welcome. TDEG members will be sent the link by email. Otherwise, you can request a link via. info@tdeg.org.uk
Online Meeting for Climate Change-focused Community Groups
Wednesday 24th February, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
(log on from 4:15pm if you are new to Zoom)
Log on via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89398109545
Meeting ID: 893 9810 9545
Organised by Community Climate Action Network/Marches Energy Agency
After a hiatus, our regular Zoom meetings are back for the new year. These Zooms aim to give climate change community groups, based in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, a chance to informally meet and share ideas.
We would love to hear what you and/or your group are up to in this crucial year leading up to COP26. Do you have a new project or campaign planned that you would like to share? Are you a new group (or new to the area) and looking to meet like-minded people? Do you have many climate project ideas brewing but nothing concrete planned?
Grab a cup of tea and join our next Zoom meeting on Wednesday 24th February from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Everyone is welcome.
This is a great opportunity to also learn more about the Community Climate Action Network and what support we can offer climate action groups in the local area, including our ‘Ask Me A Climate Question’ service. You can also let us know what support you would like from us.
The Confusions Around Compostables (plastics)
Webinar/Q&A
Wednesday 17th February
7pm – 8.30pm
Organised by Plastic Free Chesterfield
Free
Plastic Free Chesterfield presents Andrew Cross, founder of award-winning Earth Friendly Foodware Ltd who supply compostable food/drink packaging and composters.
Andrew will talk about greenwashing, highlight home truths about food/drink packaging, and spotlight how companies take advantage of their customers' climate guilt. You will able to ask Andrew questions at the end.
Register: https://bit.ly/2Ngnhjx
Chesterfield Climate Alliance Meeting: Make 2021 the year of Climate Action in Chesterfield
Tuesday 2nd February, 6.30pm
Via Zoom
Organised by Chesterfield Climate Alliance
FREE
On November 2021, the UK will host the critical COP26 international climate talks.
Chesterfield Climate Alliance is inviting you to join its first planning meeting of the year, where they will discuss the kinds of actions we can create and push for in this vital year.
The Future of Food: Sustainable solutions to feed ten billion people by 2050
Tuesday 26th January, 10am – 12pm
Organised by Clean Growth UK
£2*
What does the 'Future of Food' really look like? Strange protein sources or mass food production on a scale never seen before? How can we tackle the world’s climate emergency and help people eat nutritious diets at the same time?
This virtual event on will bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs and academics to share their insights into the future of food production.
* Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Trussell Trust, a charity who provide emergency food and support to people in poverty.