Camden Climate Action Day in Kentish Town on March 2nd, 2024
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Camden Council has held a first-of-its-kind citizens assembly, bringing locals and councillors together to address the climate crisis and drive forward the borough’s Climate Action Plan.
The interactive outreach event marks the first time the council has communicated the plan’s projects and achievements to the public.
The plan was initially developed in 2019. It’s continued to evolve over time and has sparked the creation of new initiatives in Camden.
Community and NGO-led initiatives were on display this Saturday to showcase the borough’s climate success, after it saw a 45 per cent drop in carbon emission levels over the past 20 years.
A range of community projects have contributed to this achievement including energy-saving projects, local food schemes and retrofit home assistance made available to locals.
Perhaps the most popular attraction at Camden’s Climate Action Day was the cycle-powered smoothie maker, which introduced attendees to the ‘Your Bike Project’.
The scheme aims to help Camden Residents:
Raqhib Islam started the non-profit to help young people in the area. By restoring abandoned bikes gathered by the police and donating them to Camden residents in need of sustainable transport, he hopes to achieve this.
“It’s really important to incorporate the cost of living into environmental projects like this, otherwise they’ll never be inclusive. People who are struggling to pay their bills, pay for transport, they’re not thinking about reducing their carbon footprint. This is why we’re trying to make bikes available for everyone” said Islam.
Raqhib Islam of Your Bike Project prepares the fruit for an electric powered smoothie bike
Adam Harrison, councillor for Bloomsbury ward and Cabinet Member for A Sustainable Camden, leads the council’s work on the environment.
He oversaw the adoption of Camden’s ambitious Clean Air Action Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Transport Strategy. Now, he is working with the community to implement them.
Cllr Adam Harrison, also the Cabinet Member for A Sustainable Camden
“We know in Camden that we’re only going to to be able to make progress on climate that we need by working very closely with our communities. And so for that reason, we have this Community Action Day today in Kentish Town.
“I really hope Camden is leading the way on tackling climate locally. We’ve seen really good reduction in carbon emissions in the borough over the last 10 to 15 years. But we know that we need to go further and that’s why we’re looking to involve the community in the way that we are,” said Harrison.
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Camden Council has held a first-of-its-kind citizens assembly, bringing locals and councillors together to address the climate crisis and drive forward the borough’s Climate Action Plan.
The interactive outreach event marks the first time the council has communicated the plan’s projects and achievements to the public.
The plan was initially developed in 2019. It’s continued to evolve over time and has sparked the creation of new initiatives in Camden.
Community and NGO-led initiatives were on display this Saturday to showcase the borough’s climate success, after it saw a 45 per cent drop in carbon emission levels over the past 20 years.
A range of community projects have contributed to this achievement including energy-saving projects, local food schemes and retrofit home assistance made available to locals.
Perhaps the most popular attraction at Camden’s Climate Action Day was the cycle-powered smoothie maker, which introduced attendees to the ‘Your Bike Project’.
The scheme aims to help Camden Residents:
Raqhib Islam started the non-profit to help young people in the area. By restoring abandoned bikes gathered by the police and donating them to Camden residents in need of sustainable transport, he hopes to achieve this.
“It’s really important to incorporate the cost of living into environmental projects like this, otherwise they’ll never be inclusive. People who are struggling to pay their bills, pay for transport, they’re not thinking about reducing their carbon footprint. This is why we’re trying to make bikes available for everyone” said Islam.
Raqhib Islam of Your Bike Project prepares the fruit for an electric powered smoothie bike
Adam Harrison, councillor for Bloomsbury ward and Cabinet Member for A Sustainable Camden, leads the council’s work on the environment.
He oversaw the adoption of Camden’s ambitious Clean Air Action Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Transport Strategy. Now, he is working with the community to implement them.
Cllr Adam Harrison, also the Cabinet Member for A Sustainable Camden
“We know in Camden that we’re only going to to be able to make progress on climate that we need by working very closely with our communities. And so for that reason, we have this Community Action Day today in Kentish Town.
“I really hope Camden is leading the way on tackling climate locally. We’ve seen really good reduction in carbon emissions in the borough over the last 10 to 15 years. But we know that we need to go further and that’s why we’re looking to involve the community in the way that we are,” said Harrison.
