What is really hindering progress to tackle climate change? What are the obstacles which are inhibiting climate finance that might save people and planet?
Join us on January 29 to find out more about the Hidden Handbrakes; the invisible obstacles that are inhibiting climate action, barriers that are ingrained in the way societies work and which we could all do more to expose and change. IIED and the Generation Foundation are identifying and exploring the underlying systems of power that protect the status quo, and working with others to unlock the power of climate action. Come and hear more about it!
With funding from The Generation Foundation, IIED launched the Hidden Handbrakes campaign in 2023. In the last year IIED have gathered examples and generated research about blockers to climate action and social injustice, generating significant press coverage to expose these hidden handbrakes.
But, the important question is, how do we release them?
Join us for an action-focussed workshop, hosted by Scotland’s International Development Alliance and bringing together expert researchers from IIED who will introduce the critical hidden handbrakes.
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Agenda
Introduction
Opening presentation of concept and overview of Hidden Handbrakes
Media work on raising awareness of heatwaves in cities
Presentation of some of the key hidden handbrakes looking at:
- What is the handbrake?
- What damage does it do/maintain?
- What can be done about it?
Selection of ‘handbrakes’
Q&A
Breakout room discussions
Wrap up