We brought together a group of people to learn about climate issues and make recommendations about how things should change.
Climate assembly members were given pre-reading materials for context and an introduction to the subject.
The materials outlined:
The climate assembly met virtually 5 times. The first 4 sessions included presentations from expert speakers. The last session was used to prepare recommendations for the assembly report.
Watch Ben Skinner's presentation on climate change and its impact on the economy and youth.
Watch Katie Cuming's presentation on climate change and public health.
Watch Jillian Anable's presentation on reducing carbon emissions from travel.
Watch Mark Prior's presentation on an introduction to transport and carbon reduction in Brighton & Hove.
Watch Martin Harris's presentation on the local bus context.
Watch Andrew Boag's presentation on local transport user experience.
Watch Councillor Waseem Zaffar's presentation on reducing car use.
Watch James Ashton's presentation on workplace levy and electric vehicles.
Watch Councillor Clyde Loakess's presentation on low-traffic neighbourhoods.
Watch Rachel Aldred's presentation on cycling schemes.
Watch David McKenna's presentation on accessible and inclusive street design.
Watch Dr. Nichola Khan's presentation on migrant and refugee communities.
Watch Dr. Penny Atkins's presentation on evaluating the effectiveness of different transport technologies.
Watch Councillor Christopher Hammond's presentation on addressing Southampton’s transport approach.