WELCOME
Our Grandchildren’s Climate is a group of senior citizens, some of whom are grandparents who are trying to ensure that the world where future generations grow up will be safe, healthy and just. For more information go to Our Mission
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Taking inspiration from Michael Mosley's
DO JUST ONE THING IN OCTOBER
If you don't already bank with Triodos, Nationwide Building Society or the Co-operative Bank you are most likely and unwittingly investing in fossil fuels and other projects that are undermining climate health.
When you have changed your bank account do let us know at info@ourgrandchildrensclimate.org so we gather up and report on people's experiences in our next newsletter.​
RECOMMENDED WATCH FOR OCTOBER
Documentary The End of the Line: The
Destruction of our Seas. Executive Producer Chris Gorell Barnes recently gave an exclusive talk to OGC. To watch it:
Our next online meeting will take place on Wednesday 5th November at 5 - 6.30 pm.
The topic will be"The Department for Education's ‘Sustainability leadership and climate action plans in education’ - required by law from September 2025:
What does it mean and how to respond?. Victoria Turner, Education lead, Blue Marine Foundation, with discussant Charlie Clift, Founder of Teach the Future.
The Zoom link for the meeting can be accessed by contacting us at info@ourgrandchildrensclimate.org).
We also have two working groups ; a Children's Group and an Actions Group.
How
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Campaigning: Using our position as elders to support peaceful protest, lobby politicians and business leaders at all levels, and uninformed groups of our own generation, writing comments and letters to newspapers and engaging on social media.
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Working with parents, children, schools and other youth groups
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Engaging with other UK groups and with the European Grandparents for Climate