Taking a stand on the Climate Emergency

In this edition of the Cabinet, Harry C-S (D), speaks about his involvement in a recent ‘Climate Emergency’ discussion group that was chaired by North Dorset MP, Simon Hoare.

When we arrived, Mr Hoare was speaking to the group about the Climate Emergency and highlighting some of the ways in which we could make a difference. Following that, we all split up into different groups which were talking about different things, ‘Brave New World’, ‘The Cow in the Room’ (a discussion about emissions from agriculture), ‘Recycling is a way of life’, ‘Tell the Truth’ and ‘A Roof over our Heads’. The group we were involved in was ‘Tell the Truth’ which was discussing public awareness and education. In the group we talked about lots of different topics and tried to find a way forward. After 45 minutes we convened together, and a representative went up from each group and talked about what their group discussed. This was a particularly enjoyable part of the discussion and it was good to be able to speak on behalf of our group. Mr Hoare concluded by addressing the feedback before ending the discussion. 

Following on from this, I would certainly get involved in future discussions and the reason why is because it was interesting, and it also showed me how political discussions in a way work and how MPs react to the public’s views. It was very good to engage with the MP and others in the issue because I learnt lots of different people’s views and how the MP said he will respond to the different points and views. As a collective I feel like we in a way made a difference but only in the Dorset area, but it could help other parts of a country.  In a way feel I personally made a difference because I went up and spoke to the group, so I like to think I made a difference to an extent.

We are delighted that our pupils attended and demonstrates that although not old enough to vote, they aren’t too young to participate in democracy. Thanks goes to Mr Strongman for arranging the visit and taking the time to accompany the pupils.