From Blackwood to Mitcham, Pasadena to Daw Park, across power poles, letterboxes and to church notice boards, it’s hard to miss the enthusiastic community promotion of the upcoming Boothby Candidates Climate Action Forum, to be held at 2pm on Sunday May 1st at Blackwood Uniting Church.
In a scoop for residents, the forum will feature in person the diverse local candidates Louise Miller-Frost (Labor), Jeremy Carter (Greens), Jo Dyer (Independent) and Rachel Swift (Liberal) and will be facilitated by Dr Benito Cao, Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Adelaide.
Residents are encouraged to bring a friend to the family friendly event, which includes music by Jen Lush and the Eden Hills Kindy, plus kids’ crafts and activities.
“This event is for families and anyone in Boothby who is concerned about climate change and would like to hear more about the climate policies and perspectives of our Boothby candidates” said Andrea Van Eyk, organiser of South Australia Parents for Climate Action.
“Boothby is a marginal seat and voting in this federal election has never been more important. The IPCC tells us we have a critical but narrowing window for action to reduce carbon emissions”, said event organiser Kellie Howe and group leader of Eco Walk ‘n’ Roll to School.
“Everyone can see the impacts of climate change. We need the federal government to take leadership and give our children and future generations the opportunity for a climate safe future. The event organisers are a group of busy parents who feel we must do something this election to ensure our children’s safety. It’s a moral issue”, said Kellie.
The polling revealed that Boothby residents are more concerned about climate change than the national average. For residents, replacing gas and coal power with renewable energy and batteries storage is #1 priority solution for greater action on climate change this decade.
Moreover, 71% of Boothby residents believe the benefits they receive from greater action on climate change outweigh any costs involved and 72% of people believe greater action on climate change will strengthen the Australian economy – which is also higher than the national average of 69%.
This event is hosted by, Eco Walk ‘n’ Roll to School and.
