Local Environmental Issue Discussion

The Local Environmental Issue Discussion is a pivotal activity for Climate Resilience Groups, designed to address specific environmental challenges within their community. This 30-minute session is best suited for medium-sized groups, allowing for a rich exchange of diverse viewpoints and collaborative problem-solving. The discussion begins with a detailed presentation of a local environmental issue, equipped with relevant data and background information to inform and engage participants. Following this, the group is divided into smaller teams to delve deeper into understanding the impacts of the issue and brainbrowseing possible community-based responses. After these focused discussions, groups reconvene to share their insights and proposals, facilitating a larger group dialogue that aims to refine these ideas into a coherent action plan. The session wraps up with a summary of the key outcomes and a discussion on actionable steps and potential follow-up activities. This structured approach not only enhances community awareness and engagement but also empowers participants to take concrete actions towards local environmental stewardship.

Steps:

• Begin with an overview of the local environmental issue, presenting any relevant information or data.

• Split participants into small groups to discuss the issue's impacts and potential community responses.

• Regroup and allow each small group to share their ideas and perspectives.

• Facilitate a larger group discussion to build on these ideas and develop a broader understanding or action plan.

• Conclude by summarizing the key points and discussing possible next steps or follow-up actions.