The science is clear and we are facing an unprecedented global emergency. We must act now.
Scouts are led by young people and they know whose future is at stake. As a result, we are committed to finding a global solution.
Worcester City Council and Herefordshire Council, alongside the UK government, have declared climate and ecological emergencies. As of 5th June 2021, we, Scouts Hereford & Worcester, joined them. Through this, we hope we can support, inspire & lead both Scouts and our local communities to work towards taking action to save our planet.
But this isn’t about us just declaring climate and ecological emergency & leaving it at that. We want to involve all our members & invite local communities to join us as we work together to create long-lasting changes that will help protect our planet for everyone. Below, you will find lots of links to activities and resources to help us make a real difference.
Step 1
The first step is getting sections, groups & units in Scouts Hereford & Worcester to declare a climate and ecological emergency, showing local communities the role we can play. To help you do this we have put together a toolkit showing everything you need to think about & do to declare you own emergencies.
- Prepare Declare Do – download our PowerPoint on how to declare.
We would love to celebrate and recognise all sections & groups that make a climate announcement! So please send us a copy of your declaration and a photo of your ‘Prepare, Declare, Do’ activities to heretohelp@scoutshw.org.uk. We’ll recognise your declaration on social media and send you a Certificate of Declaration for display in your HQ/meeting place.
Step 2
Next, head over to The Scouts website and record your actions as part of Promise to the Planet. Share what you have been up to.
www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/help-others/promise-to-the-planet/
Step 3
Here are some quick links for activities you can run in your sections. Keep your eyes peeled for updates!