Since the IPCC published its latest climate change report, it's easy to feel helpless in the face of what feels like a slow-motion car crash. One way to stay optimistic by looking at the amazing work public servants are doing to tackle the climate crisis.
1. Share local climate action
Celebrate the wins. That could mean sharing examples of success — such as the three ways public servants responded to the IPCC report. Or share tactics, like the six Ms needed to win hearts and minds on climate policy.
If you've seen impactful responses to the IPCC report in government, please share them with the Apolitical community.
2. Stay informed on climate research
It can be hard to keep an eye on questions like how green is blue hydrogenor are automakers taking electric vehicles seriously?Two recommendations to help you stay informed:
- Read climate policy updates and bitesize summaries on Apolitical
- Sign up for a climate-focused newsletter
3. Drive change in your organisation
Covid-19 underlined the ability for governments to change quickly and at scale. What if "pandemic thinking" could be applied to climate change?
Individuals in government can influence big systems if they have a practical understanding of change management. To apply change management thinking to climate change, you can start by:
- Understanding how climate change will affect your department
- Knowing the big picture on what it takes for government to go green
- Learning how to mainstream climate action in government
You (and all other public servants) can take steps towards defending our future.
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