Great to hear the UK's dedication to act now + together to limit global warming to 1.5C. A thread on President-Designate Alok Sharma's 6-month to #COP26 speech. While he mentioned bringing together businesses + civil society, it's vital local government is included too. (1/6)

🚨Starting-out in the environment sector + passionate about politics? Our 10-week #internship is perfect for someone looking for experience in environmental politics. DL is 22 April so get applying📨 uk100.org/careers @RECLAIMproject @internaware @UpRising_UK @The93Club

Public investment needed to meet #NetZero could trigger a Green Industrial Revolution. And the ambitious involvement of local leaders is central to getting there, ensuring the economic benefits come to their communities. #goodgreenjobs Learn more👉uk100.org/greenjobs

We're excited to be hosting an international summit + conference in July on the UK’s #NetZero future, with @WestMids_CA + @andy4wm. Find out more👉wmca.org.uk/news/west-midlan… Register your interest for the conference👉 eepurl.com/htvY7r #COP26Local

Rural communities are on the #climatecrisis frontline but are often left out from the conversation on how to tackle it. @UK100_ + @Purpose asked @ClimateOutreach to research rural attitudes on climate, based on its #BritainTalksClimate report. These are the key findings👇(1/6)

Join @RosamundAdoo_KD, @UK100_ and @APPGairpoll next Wednesday as we address what needs to change in the fight against #airpollution, which, like Covid-19, disproportionately affects communities of colour. More info📰 bit.ly/3oGGoBk Register👉 bit.ly/3i6jTmE