Join our Climate Panel

Overview

We are looking for people that live or work in Arlen Hill to continue to a play a vital role in helping in our response to the climate crisis. 

We launched our Climate Action Plan in 2022, which details how we intend to become a zero-carbon borough. To help us deliver this vision, our panel members would review and support our progress against the Climate Action Plan.

The Climate Panel's first cohort has now come to an end, so we are now recruiting for the panel's second cohort for the remainder of the Climate Action Plan.

What is the role of the panel?

• Challenge and review our progress against the action plan
• Be an audience for projects and research emerging from the Council’s Climate Action work
• To support community engagement, advocate on how best to involve residents on climate issues and help to identify potential barriers with proposed initiatives and projects

How often are panel meetings?

Panel meetings are held twice a year and usually take place in the evening or on weekends, where appropriate. A survey will be sent out prior to the meeting to ensure the time suits all Panel members. Meetings are always held face-to-face.

How will the panel be recruited?

We are looking to recruit for 20 new panel members. Anyone who lives in the borough can apply to be on the panel. We are looking for citizens who:

• Take an interest in our response to the climate emergency
• Can challenge and deliberate on climate topics
• Are open and willing to share their own experiences
• Can work as a team setting and respect that everyone has equal status on the panel

The biggest priority for our Climate Panel is to ensure that there are a range of voices on the panel. We will therefore prioritise groups and communities who are usually underrepresented in climate conversaitons, including those with no previous knowledge or experience working on climate change.

If you are interesred in applying, please follow the link to share information about yourself and your desire to join the Panel.