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Who Are We?

We are Wanstead Climate Action (WCA), a friendly local group who came together in 2019 over shared concerns about the climate and ecological emergency. Our central aim is to raise awareness of the urgent need to reduce carbon pollution to zero and stop human-caused global heating. We do this through campaigning, political outreach, peaceful protest, and promoting ideas and resources which help us all make effective changes in our own lives. Please check out some of the things we’re doing, and join us to make positive change.

WCA’s 2023 Highlights

Redbridge Mums For Lungs founder and WCA member Lydia was recently recognised for her efforts in helping to improve air quality in the borough. At 2023’s Mayor’s Community Awards, Lydia was celebrated for her tireless work in both gaining a new air quality monitor at Elmhurst Gardens and fronting the successful joint bid with the council for £320k for clean air projects. Congratulations Lydia!

Coming up in 2024

  • Wed 2 April, WCA meeting, The Bull, 7.30. (These are usually first Tuesdays, all welcome.)
  • Weds 17 April. Hustings for candidates for election to Redbridge and Havering London Assembly member. Come and ask your questions on climate and environment. Wanstead Library. Doors open 7pm for 7.30; event ends at 9pm.
  • Tues 21 May Redbridge Climate Forum will be focussing on sustainable travel. The forum is where residents can collaborate and share ideas, opportunities and inspiration for community efforts to tackle the climate crisis, as well as to review and update Redbridge’s Climate Action Plan.
  • June. After two successful Climate Picnics, this year we’re hoping to host another family-friendly learning experience. Last year’s was in co-ordination with WREN’s wildlife weekend. Bring your own food to share.
  • September 2024 as part of Wanstead Fringe, we are planning a public meeting on home energy efficiency. Details tbc.
  • We’ll be continuing our Warm Homes events with Transition Ilford for Ilford for Warm Homes with Friends of the Earth. See petitions to local MPs here and WCA’s retrofit resources. On 26 Feb 2024, two members of WCA attended Parliament for the launch of Left out in the cold, highlighting the link between the poor standard of energy efficiency in our homes and poor health.
  • We’re expecting Redbridge consultations where we can comment on and support for example School Streets.
  • We’re supporting the idea of a Repair Café in Wanstead to complement ones already in Ilford and South Woodford.

Demanding emissions reductions needed for a fair transition in Redbridge have been calculated by researchers from the Tyndall Centre; Friends of the Earth has a checklist of council actions; and action can also be judged against scorecards.

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