Education
We help people of all ages locally to explore answers to their questions about climate change, making sense of where we are and solutions to transition society to positive futures. We do this through respectful face to face conversations, and have also delivered talks and exhibitions on a variety of topics. We recommend reading and resources available at Nailsworth Library and on-line sources.
Thanks to The Acorn School and Nailsworth Library for permission to use the above photo
How to talk about climate change
People often find it hard to talk about climate change, as it has in the past been very contentious, or can seem very technical and only for experts. But as Gaia Vince says “Climate change is everything change”. It concerns what we eat, how we travel, and everything you can think of. So it must be something that everyone can have a say in.
Today, the great majority of the population accepts the scientific case for urgent action.
We want to help those who would like to increase their confidence in discussing climate change. Here, you will find trustworthy references and plain English counter-arguments to some of the myths surrounding this topic.
Resources and sources
For those that would like to dig deeper, there are many great trusted resources out there to help you explore issues and solutions.
Climate Corner
Climate Corner is a collaboration between Nailsworth Climate Action Network and Nailsworth Library, which was shortlisted for the David Vaisey Prize in 2022.
Climate Corner promotes a diversity of reading and resources, and is accompanied by exhibitions on topics such as retrofit.
On the first Friday of every month, between 10.30am and 12.30pm, Dr Richard Erskine - who is Education Lead of NailsworthCAN - is available for individuals or small groups to answer questions and engage in dialogue.
Whether it is to understand the basics or to explore more complex questions, this is an opportunity to have a conversation in the spirit of enquiry and discovery.
Talks for all ages
A variety of talks are available for both schools, youth and adult groups (which have included Rotary, WI, and others), including but not limited to:
Greening Our Energy: What do we need to do in the UK to deliver a reliable, resilient and decarbonised energy system?
Heating an old house with an Air-Source Heat Pump: A personal story
The Case for the Electrification of Almost Everything
Energy: Past, Present & Future
An Overview of Climate Change Science from 1800 to the Present Day
A History of Climate through Science, Society, and Art
Climate Change and the Very Hungry Bird (suitable for ages 6-10)
Request a talk
Email us at nailsworthcan@gmail.com if you like to host any of these talks.
Please note:
Talks are free.
Membership based groups such as WI, Rotary, political parties, etc. are asked to make a voluntary contribution to NailsworthCAN.
Talks range from 20 to 45 mins but can be tailored for a variety of settings, interests and age groups
Q&A and discussion can last from 15 to 60 minutes, by mutual agreement.
Consider using a talk as a precursor to a workshop to explore and discuss a topic