CLIMATE REALITY ACTION PLAN
I was a part of the first virtual training for the Climate Reality Project in July 2020. It was a great experience, and offered ways to network with others from around the world.
Our last assignment was to create an action plan to get us going on our ten acts of leadership commitment as a Climate Reality Leader. We shared with a partner to hold us accountable – mine was Alfonso Miguel Aquino from the Philippines.
For this action plan, we had to identify our first three acts of leadership, when we planned to accomplish these, what impact we thought they would have, and what preparation and materials/resources we would need.
This can sound a bit daunting, but once you stop and think about who touches your life, you can come up with many ways to educate and influence others about our climate.
Below are a few of the areas I identified this summer to educate my local community on the intersection of issues – from social justice and gun violence to the affects of toxins in the air from pollution and wildfires, and the actions they can take today to help.
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Planned acts of leadership through 2020
Meet/assist climate leaders: Help one of my group members with one of his ideas. We have connected via email on a project he wants to do, and I will help introduce him to some folks I know who may be able to help bring it to life (webpage/programming work).
Post a blog about my training experience and what actions I plan on taking.
Reach out to a few key influencers this week and in the weeks to follow:
Moms Demand Action: Reach out to local group (I’m a member) to schedule a presentation at one of the upcoming monthly zoom meetings.
Wei-Tai, leader of Contra Costa chapter: Partner with Wei-Tai on my first few presentations.
Cisco leadership: Discuss with executive leadership on what paths would be best to hold a presentation.
Valley Children’s Museum Board: Reach out to current Board to discuss presenting at a future Board meeting. We could work on an interactive exhibit to teach young kids about climate change, using current mobile museum.
Why I became a Climate Reality Leader
We owe it to future generations to protect the beauty in the world, and help to clear a path for all people and animals to enjoy. By becoming a Climate Reality Leader, I hope to model good behaviors to others and make an impact for good in the world.
Pam Allio, Climate Reality Leader trained July 2020