Get involved
The sheer extent of change needed to tackle climate change can’t be achieved without opening up the discussion.
The Well-being of Future Generations Act is unique to Wales and places a legal obligation on public bodies to involve people of all ages and diversity in decision-making.
This is why the Welsh Government is committed to providing everyone in Wales with ample opportunity to have their voices heard on solutions for tackling climate change; to be agents (and not objects) of change; and to feel that Government climate policies are fair, justified and likely to be effective. The voices of those most likely to be impacted by climate change are particularly important – from young people, to ethnic minority groups, the vulnerable and older people amongst others.
Learn more in the Welsh Government’s Climate Action Wales Public Engagement Strategy.
Get involved in national activity
Attend Wales Climate Week - Wales Climate Week is an annual event which brings together the Welsh Government, other public sector organisations, industry and businesses, environmental groups, academic institutions, charities, third sector networks and community groups, and people from all walks of life across Wales - to share best practice and consider solutions for tackling climate change. The focal point is a 5-day virtual conference (held to coincide with the Conference of the Parties (COP) global summit). It is free to attend and is open to anyone wishing to join in on the conversation. You can watch back the recordings of the Wales Climate Week 2023 sessions here.
Join Climate Conversations – To coincide with Wales Climate Week 2023, the Welsh Government opened a Climate Conversations fund for organisations interested in hosting workshops with local communities and members of the public across Wales. The aim of these workshops was to explore how climate change can be tackled fairly. To learn about Climate Conversations events happening in your area, visit: Climate Conversations | Wales Climate Week (gov.wales).
Subscribe to the Welsh Government Climate Bulletin – Stay up to date with the latest news, updates, policies, events and consultations from the Welsh Government by subscribing to the Climate Change Bulletin.
Make a Pledge – Join a growing network of people, households, schools, communities and businesses in Wales and make a personal pledge to take action on climate change. Learn more at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/rx0po/.
Respond to Welsh Government consultations – Make sure your views are heard on new or changing Welsh Government policies by responding to consultations on environmental topics. Government departments take these responses into consideration before making decisions.
Look out for Nature conversations – Natural Resources Wales (NRW) organised a Nature and Us national conversation to involve everyone in Wales in an open and frank discussion about the future of our natural environment. Look out for information on this page about future events to have your say on protecting nature and safeguarding biodiversity in Wales.
Join the Eco Schools programme - The Eco Schools programme is an international initiative designed to empower and inspire young people to make positive environmental changes to their school and wider community. Eco Schools in Wales is administered by Keep Wales Tidy and is funded by the Welsh Government.
Get involved in regional and local climate action
Regional climate assemblies – Look out here for information on future climate assemblies being organised in your local authority area. Learn more about what is involved in climate assemblies by readingabout the Blaenau Gwent Climate Assembly which was one of the first to be held in Wales.
Learning resources on how to create a Climate People’s Practice - Academi Wales has produced useful guidance on how to create a people’s practice to increase practical local action on climate change.
Local networks and events – Keep an eye on this page for links to climate and nature networks and events (to be published soon). If you would like details of your local climate network or climate event to be detailed on this page, then please email details to climatechange@gov.wales.
Here are a few examples of organisations operating climate events and activities in Wales:
Climate Cymru network
Climate Cymru is a growing movement of hundreds of organisations from every sector in Welsh society and thousands of individuals from across Wales. They share a desire for urgent action to address the climate and nature emergencies. Add your voice at Climate.Cymru.Food Sense Wales events
Food Sense Wales works with communities, organisations, policymakers and Government across Wales to create a food and farming system that is good for people and good for the planet. See the latest events around food production and consumption here.Friends of the Earth local activity
Friends of the Earth local action groups are part of the largest grassroots environmental campaigning network in the UK and are made up of people just like you. Find out what’s happening near you.Sustrans volunteering
Fundraise for Sustrans, take part in an organised cycling challenge event or set up one of your own.
