NEWS RELEASE
<Insert release date>
Opportunity for locals to contribute to Scottish climate change discussion
Members of the <insert area> community are being offeredthe chance to contribute to a local discussion on climate change at an event organised by insert organisation name> in <insert location.
The Climate Conversations event will include a discussion about ways the local community can reduce the emissions that cause climate change, and prepare for a changing climate.The event is part of a series of Climate Conversations initiated by theScottish Government. Feedback from the conversation will support the Scottish Government to develop a better understanding of what people feel about the actions needed to cope with climate change.
The Climate Conversation has been organised as part of the <insert your CCF project name> and takes place at <location, town, time and date>. <Locally sourced refreshments will be provided.> The project offers free support <insert where and when> to help people <do what e.g. save energy in the home> as well as supplying information on <what> and climate change. More information at <insert a short website address> The project has been awarded a grant of <insert amount> from the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund.
<Insert name, and organisation job title> said:
“<Insert quote encouraging people to attend the event.”
David Gunn, Climate Challenge Fund Manager for Keep Scotland Beautiful commented:
“Climate change affects all of us so we encourage people to take advantage of this local opportunity to put their views and feelings forwards.
“Scotland is at the forefront of action on climate change and feedback from this local discussion will support the Scottish Government to develop a better understanding of what people feel about the actions needed to cope with climate change”.
Support to hold a Climate Conversation includes a ‘How to Guide’, and further assistance from Keep Scotland Beautiful is available if required.
Further information is available at
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Notes to editors
1. The event takes place at <location, town, time and date>
Further details at <insert a short website address>
3. <Insert organisation name> is a <insert where you are based<insert your organisation status e.g. charity that offers local people the chance to <do what> become greener through <what activities> Further details at <insert the website address of your organisation>
4. The Climate Challenge Fund is a Scottish Government grant programme, managed and administered by Keep Scotland Beautiful, which provides funding and support for community groups to tackle climate change through local community-led projects that reduce carbon emissions.
5. <Insert name> is opening the event and is <insert more information about the person>
9. Photos of event will be available after the event at <insert website address>
10. Media enquiries to <insert name> on <insert phone number>