Dorset COP 2024 - Saturday 2nd November 2024
Bournemouth University
Last year more than 100 organisations and 250 individuals came together for the UK’s first community-led COP (see below). In a sweltering Dorchester Corn Exchange delegates heard from expert speakers, activists and local groups, participated in a Citizens Assembly and Workshops, shared learning and made personal pledges to act on the climate and associated crises.
Since the event we have seen more climate records tumble, witnessed more global instability and, despite some encouraging initiatives, little of the required urgency from our local leaders. Nationally many areas are going backwards.
As the crises deepen it’s even clearer that communities will need to build local resilience and take action themselves. That’s our aim for this year’s COP: to help build the plans that community groups need to take throughout the coming year.
Secure your place here Dorset Cop website
When and where is it?
The event will take place on Saturday 2nd November 2024 at Bournemouth University from 9.30 – 17.00 (registration from 9.00)
Who is paying for it?
The organisers and supporting partners have all contributed funds and / or services of commercial value to enable the event to take place.
Attendees are also being asked for a nominal contribution to secure their places and help cover costs.
In the event surplus funds are generated they will be used to help organise follow up events.
What are the expected outcomes?
The event is being organised and structured to:
· Provide an opportunity for community-led groups to inspire each other, share experiences and build networks; ultimately creating beneficial impacts for all Dorset citizens.
· Demonstrate the depth of community commitment to tackling the crises to spur both Councils and other stakeholders to accelerate leadership and action across their spheres of control and influence.
· Provide a forum for community-led groups to share and promote a common vision to tackling the crises through a Dorset wide declaration.