Climate Action Now (CAN) Summit 2024 in Stockport: Are We Doing Enough?
Stockport's Climate Action Now (CAN) Summit 2024 represents a year of progress in sustainability for Stockport, but are we doing enough to halt the climate crisis? I had the pleasure of attending the CAN Summit 2024 in Stockport, United Kingdom this week. This event brought together councillors, businesses, charities, and passionate members of the public to discuss what we are doing and what we can do about the climate crisis. I was most impressed by the morning talks, which mentioned what Stockport has already done since last year's summit including discussions with young people and a fund for businesses. This is an important feature that is all too often missed in initiatives like these: accountability. Stockport charities and social enterprises presented the creative ways they were helping not just the climate but the communities affected. These included: Preloved , a second hand uniform shop with a trendy twist; Stockroom , an upcoming library-art gallery-town...