Free Carbon
Literacy training day for Chichester District residents and community groups
Chichester District Council is inviting residents and
community groups to take part in a free climate education training day to mark
this year’s Carbon Literacy Action Day on Monday
10 November.
The Carbon Literacy training is based on the globally
recognised Carbon Literacy Project and is designed to help people identify
practical changes they can make to reduce their carbon footprint. Delivered by
the council’s experienced in-house Carbon Literacy Facilitator, the event will
take place at Graylingwell Chapel, Chichester, PO19 6BZ, from 9am to
5pm. Places can be booked through Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carbon-literacy-action-day-training-tickets-1610566320219?aff=oddtdtcreator.
The event will include a midday networking opportunity,
which will mark the launch of the Chichester District Climate Action Network.
The network aims to connect and support climate action groups across the
district, encouraging further steps to tackle climate change.
“We’re really pleased to be able to offer this free Carbon
Literacy training to help residents and community groups turn climate knowledge
into practical action,” says Cllr Jonathan Brown, Deputy Leader and Cabinet
Member for the Environment at Chichester District Council.
“Designed by the globally recognised Carbon Literacy
Project, this training will help people to identify changes in their life,
workplace and community that could help reduce their carbon footprint. The
course explains the importance of mitigating the effects of climate change,
highlights actions that are already taking place locally, and identifies
further steps that could be taken on a personal and community level.
“The event will include a networking session at midday to
launch the Chichester Climate Action Network — this is a brilliant opportunity
for individuals and climate action groups in our district to connect with and
learn from others who share the same passion. Whether you are just starting
your climate journey or are already involved in local action, this event is a
chance to learn more and build local partnerships that lead to real change. I’m
really looking forward to attending and hope to meet some of you there.”
This free training day is open to everyone in the
Chichester District — whether they’re just starting to consider their carbon
footprint or are already involved in climate issues. To book a space and become
certified as ‘Carbon Literate’ through the Carbon Literacy Project, please
visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carbon-literacy-action-day-training-tickets-1610566320219?aff=oddtdtcreator. Community action
groups that would prefer to attend just the networking session at midday can
email climatechange@chichester.gov.uk to book their place.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is advised.
This event is an integral part of the council’s Climate
Emergency Action Plan, which runs from 2025 to 2030 and includes a range of
projects addressing different aspects of the climate emergency — such as home
energy efficiency, tree planting, and community action. People can find
out more about this work at: www.chichester.gov.uk/climatechange.
Notice Date: 20/10/2025