Climate Change Festival

Every age has its challenge. Ours is climate change. We need to scrap the talk of gloom and sacrifice, and find new ways to create a greener, smarter, fairer and more beautiful city. That’s why we’re starting with a festival. Birmingham, pioneer of the industrial revolution, will help lead a low-carbon revolution by hosting the UK’s first climate change festival. What will this revolution lead to? Beautiful squares and attractive liveable streets. Cleaner air. Easy walking and cycling. Large trees, shading streets and buildings. New markets, investment and jobs in green technologies. Energy efficient homes and offices that are much cheaper to run. Easy access to local networks and services. Life sounds pretty good in a well-designed, sustainable city. The festival is organised by Birmingham City Council and CABE, the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment - the government's champion of well-designed buildings and spaces. http://www.climatechangefestival.org.uk/