Whether it is advice on how a kitchen wormery might combat food waste or information on electric car charging points, residents are being invited to join a green revolution.

The borough council is leading a series of events and workshops designed to help people understand how they can take steps to minimise their carbon footprint.

It will run alongside the COP26 conference in Glasgow next week and highlight local climate projects while informing residents how to get involved in tackling climate change in our communities.

The events, which are organised in partnership with the environmental group Habitats & Heritage, will take place from Monday, November 1 through to November 7.

Each dayofRichmond Climate Weekwillfocus ona specificthemethat willintroduceresidentstotopics such asfood, waste and recycling, energy saving, transport and air quality, net zero, nature,habitats,and biodiversity through a combination of digital content, and online and in-personworkshops and events.

Highlights include:-

• A waste-less cooking demonstration from local chef Livio from Twickenham Italian restaurant, Masaniello

• An Open Forum event at Orleans House Gallery where you can have your say about what positive changes you would like to see in the borough to help combat climate change

• A panel discussion with climate experts and Q&A session about the circular economy, sustainable consumerism and nature-based solutions to climate change

• An Energy Café at the Whitton Community Centre where residents will be provided with information and advice about home retrofitting schemes and funding available to help with any costs

• A litter pick in Richmond on the Thames foreshore

Cllr Julia Neden-Watts, Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee, said:"The climate and ecology crisis requires us to come together and work towards shared solutions, and we all have a role to play.

"Richmond Climate Week will bring together residents, climate experts, local organisations and community groups to help to understand what we can all do.

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"I strongly encourage residents to get involved with Richmond Climate Week. The events cover an impressively broad range of topics and there is something for everyone. I look forward to seeing you at an event."

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