Gedling Borough Council has unveiled a new online learning tool designed to provide a general understanding of climate change and sustainability.
The Climate Change Challenge informs how the Council is responding to climate change and also aims to educate the community about the critical steps needed to help the environment.
This initiative follows significant strides made by the council, including a remarkable 90% reduction in emissions achieved through the use of biofuel in waste vehicles, comprehensive climate change training for all council staff, and improvements to local infrastructure with more cycle lockers and electric car charging points.
The challenge is the first of its kind created by a local authority, working with consultation experts, Meritec. It is an interactive information programme that should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete and will help residents to learn more about what they can do to tackle climate change. This training has already been rolled out to all Gedling Borough Council staff and Councillors as part of its work to become net zero by 2030.
Climate Change Officer for Gedling Borough Council, Sim Duhra said:”The Climate Change Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for our residents to get involved and understand the vital role each of us plays in tackling climate change.
“Our commitment to reducing emissions and enhancing sustainability is unwavering, and we need the support and participation of the entire community to reach our net zero target by 2030.”
Gedling borough residents and award-winning climate change ambassadors, Amy and Ella Meek (from Kids Against Plastic) also voiced their support for the new interactive tool.
They said: “It is exciting to see our local council taking such an important initiative on tackling climate change and leading the way with the Climate Challenge. Climate action should be something accessible and achievable for all and this challenge will help to ensure that in Gedling”.
The Climate Change Challenge is now available at www.gedling.gov.uk/climate-challenge
