Footsteps – Tread Lightly Event – 20/11/16

Date

20 November 2016

Time

14:00 – 17:00

Location

Birmingham Central Mosque, 180 Belgrave Middleway, B12 0XS

Organisers

Footsteps

The event

One year on from the Paris Climate Change agreement, this is a chance to hear about practical ways faith groups and others are taking action for a low carbon future: from putting solar-panels on the roof, to divesting from fossil fuels. Hear what’s worked for others, have a friendly chat about what might work for you, and take practical action back to your faith group to reduce your carbon footprint. 13:00-14:00 Exhibits & Conversations Doors will be open from 1pm for you to come and have a cup of tea, chat to others at the event and view exhibits about faith responses to climate change 13:00 Optional tour of Central Mosque (please tick when registering if you would like to join) 14:00 – 17:00 Speakers and Discussion

• Welcome from Central Mosque
• Introduction: Ruth Tetlow, Chair of Footsteps (faiths for a low carbon future)
• Sustainability: the wider Birmingham picture and the role of faith & community groups: Anna Bright, CEO of Sustainability West Midlands
• Table introduction & discussion

Energy Saving in Places of Worship

• Northfield Ecocentre: energy audits in Anglican & Quaker churches
• Streetly Methodist Church: achieving its vision
• Table discussion

The Voices of Young People

• Small Footsteps: Five day interfaith this July workshop this July for young people (8-10 years) exploring how all faiths contribute towards protecting the environment. Report and future plans
• Nishkam High School TBC: Environment in school education
• Table discussion

Engaging with Councillors & Politicians

• Friends of the Earth
• West Midlands Pension Fund Divestment Campaign

What could work for you? A chance to reflect on what we’ve heard, and make a pledge to take an action back to your faith group to try.

• Reflections & observations: Anna Bright
• Invitation to make your pledge: Ruth Tetlow
• Table discussion and sharing pledges
• Closing remarks: Margaret Jacobi, Rabbi Birmingham Progressive Synagogue TBC

Booking and further information

To register for this free event, visit the Footsteps website and complete the ticket purchase form. Information regarding the event can be found on the Tread Lightly flyer and Tread Lightly programme.