Bristolians collaborate to tackle climate change

This June, three key events in Bristol highlight the importance of collaboration in mitigating the effects of the climate emergency.

These events will provide opportunities for knowledge-sharing, networking and planning for the future in terms of accelerating our joint efforts in reaching Net Zero for the Bristol community as a whole.

Michelmores, Future Leap and M Shed are representing areas of agriculture, business and community, and will be facilitating these respective events aimed at promoting sustainability in Bristol and beyond.

This conference brings together participants from across the sector to highlight agricultural practices and innovations that are tackling the climate and biodiversity crises. Together with their leading experts, Michelmores will be discussing key issues including Natural Capital, Regenerative Agriculture and Agri-Tech.

Rachel O’Connor, a partner in Michelmores’ Agriculture team said, “This collaboration reflects that it is imperative that we work together across our various sectors to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. Effecting change at the scale needed requires input from all industries.”

The team at Future Leap are holding the annual Festival of Sustainable Business on the 23rd June at We The Curious, Bristol. In addition to nearly 60 exhibitors representing different aspects of the green economy, this year’s exhibition features a COP26 Traction on Action Stage, a café and networking space, as well as sustainable food and transport zones.

Katherine Piper, the head of partnerships and sustainability at Future Leap said, “collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at Future Leap, from our network, to our physical space, to our knowledge-sharing events. Relationships, connections and mutual support push all of our work into another realm.”

This project addresses Bristol’s role in and response to the climate and ecological crises. It’s the beginning of an ongoing strand of work, and conversation with Bristol residents, starting with an evolving exhibition and programme at M Shed this summer.

M Shed will be inviting a range of voices, from academics to entrepreneurs, community leaders and young people, to present their perspectives on what’s happening and what needs to be done.

Michelmores, Future Leap and M Shed are excited to play their part in the region’s sustainability goals. We find ourselves faced with the most critical challenge in the form of the climate crisis, and the actions we take now will have significant repercussions for generations to come.