Write to MPs on the WA emissions reduction target workshop (Climate writers 🌱 & The Climate Reality Project)
Concerned about climate change? We'll step you through how to push for systemic action by emailing politicians to ask for ambitious climate action.
The WA government is planning on scrapping its emission reductions target. It will implement other targets it says will guide WA's decarbonisation efforts, but climate analysts argue those targets could be useless without directly addressing emissions. Come along to learn about the pros and cons of having an emissions reduction target, and share your view with MPs to push for the renewable energy transition.
This event is hosted by Climate Writers and The Climate Reality Project for the Global Week of Action (1st to 7th June) to push for a clean energy future.
What to expect:
2.30pm Mingle and snack
2.45pm Onboarding. We'll cover:
Why contacting politicians is the most effective lever for systemic change
Climate policy pop quiz
How to write an effective email to an MP
3.15pm Email MPs on the WA emission reductions target: We'll supply resources and letter writing templates (bring your laptop / writing device)
4.30pm Finish + stay back for a drink if you wish! :)
❓ Who should come?
Beginners and seasoned greenies welcome. 2 in 3 people who join have never written to a politician before!
❓ What do I need to bring?
Just bring your 💻 laptop and if you're feeling generous, a 🥨 snack to share.
❓ Can I bring a friend?
YES! Ask them to register via this event page. :)
🌱 About Climate Writers:
Climate Writers is a grassroots community that empowers everyday Australians to become lifelong advocates for the environment and their local community. Starting out as living room gatho’s with friends, we have since grown into a community of 400+ people, who have sent 800+ personalised letters to politicians on climate action, met with dozens of MPs, and contributed to a policy paper presented to the NSW Minister. Through monthly gatho’s across Australia, we aim to elevate the conversation about climate to a massive and sustained scale that is impossible for all politicians to ignore.
We're 100% volunteer-run and politically non-partisan.
Instagram @climatewriters
🌏 About The Climate Reality Project
The Climate Reality Project has trained over 2,500 people in climate impacts and solutions across the Australia & Pacific region, and over 50,000 Climate Reality Leaders internationally. Its multi-day training programs bring together diverse voices and experts with the intention to build trainees' knowledge and harness their capacity to lead climate positive impacts within their networks.
💌 Community love from previous sessions:
"The session left me feeling motivated, inspired and reassured that there are so many wonderful people like us, wanting and actually making the effort towards tackling climate change"
"Climate change feels like such a big topic, but Climate Writers have made such a great and supportive space that shows us how easy it can be to take action and fight for the things that are important"
Having sent 800+ emails to date, we've had:
Policy wins on topics we've written to politicians about: e.g the passing of the Climate Change Bill, stronger rules on the Safeguard Mechanism, banning of native forestry logging in Victoria and more...
Contributions to a policy paper requesting a youth advisory council to the NSW Net Zero Commission, currently being actioned by MP Penny Sharpe's(NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Enviro) team
Meeting with MP Chris Bowen (Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy) to discuss Labor's climate policies after Annie wrote to him about opposing fossil fuel exploration.
Group meeting with MP Jenny Leong (Newtown) after Marlene wrote to her on the NSW State election. Jenny connected us with other local climate non-profits, and hosted us in NSW Parliament.
1:1 meetings with local MPs / Councillors to ensure climate action is top of mind e.g Tim James (Willoughby), Paul Fletcher (Bradfield), Charishma Kaliyanda (Liverpool), and Dai Le (Fowler)
Publications in local papers
Countless responses from local MPs / their teams who are reminded about everyday people wanting climate action