A brilliant youth-led documentary produced by Nadia Khan, Climate Action Partnerships Manager at Brent Council, is now available on YouTube and shows a wide range of inspiring community action on climate change in the borough:
Roots of Brent – A youth-led climate documentary. Young
people in Brent take the spotlight in the fight against climate change with
"Roots of Brent", a powerful documentary showcasing their experiences
and local climate action. Premiered at the Brent Climate Showcase (20 Feb
2025), this film highlights the incredible efforts shaping a greener future.
Supported by Brent Council’s climate action programme & sponsored by FM
Conway
Video of ACE deputation and response (BrentCouncil)
ACE Brent (Action on the Climate and Ecological Emergency Brent), a new coalition of Brent environment groups, challenged Brent Council to step up its climate action at the full Brent council meeting yesterday.
ACE supporters assemble ahead of the Council meeting
ACE Brent does not believe that Brent is working effectively to reach Net Zero in 2030. Through their deputation to the council they requested :
* A clearer, more measurable, accountable and ambitious Climate Action Plan * Prioritisation of actions that reduce emissions most and that protect the most vulnerable residents * Annual monitoring and reporting * A new Climate and Ecological Emergency Scrutiny Committee * A new Brent Climate Assembly and regular reports to open meetings
They outlined their specific demands covering cycling and transport, insulation and retrofitting, divestment, planning, renewable energy, food, trees and green space.
Following the meeting Elaine Sheppard, ACE Brent representative said :
Our approach to the council was welcomed by Cllr Krupa Sheth, Cabinet Member for the Environment, and other councillors. Whether this results in increased urgency and a new more accountable climate plan waits to be seen.
We will be following this up and we encourage any other organisations in Brent who are concerned about the climate and implications for our community to get in touch with us atAce@Brentfoe.com
Current members of ACE Brent are Brent Cycling Campaign, Brent Friends of the Earth, Brent Parks Forum, Brent Pure Energy, Brent XR and Divest Brent.
In a very welcome
initiative Queens Park Area Residents' Association (QPARA) has published a 36-page report
entitled Queen’s Park Towards Net Zero: Adapting Our Homes to Climate Change by
retrofit assessor, Melissa Merryweather. QPARA had a grant from Brent’s Together Towards Net Zero
fund towards the project.
On Tuesday 9th May QPARA are
holding a public meeting where the author will present the report and
answer questions. Seats are limited so book early on register for Zoom. LINK
