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.

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 [email protected] 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.

To find out more about Carbon Literacy, visit: https://carbonliteracy.com/what-is-carbon-literacy/. To stay informed about climate initiatives in the Chichester District, sign up to our dedicated newsletter: www.chichester.gov.uk/climatechangenewsletter