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Robyn Malcolm checks out the Climate Rescue Bus solutions exhibition, using a hand-powered generator to compare the efficiency of an eco-bulb with a standard one. Bunny McDiarmid watches on.
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"People understand the seriousness of what's happening, and some are already taking action. Be The Change is about enabling these active people to be joined by others,” says Greenpeace Executive Director, Bunny McDiarmid, “New Zealand is renowned for its clean green approach; let's put that reputation into practice by being the change and helping stop climate change."
The campaign was launched outside the Auckland museum on October 26. Supporters and media gathered to hear the Executive Directors of the founding organisations, emcee Francesca Price (host of TV3’s ‘Wasted’), and Outrageous Fortune’s Robyn Malcolm talk about the importance of taking personal action on climate change. Conor Roberts spoke about the Carbon Reduction Action Group (CRAG) he has established in Auckland.
The backdrop to the launch was the impressive Be the Change bus, kitted out with solar panels and interactive displays, and about to embark on a nationwide tour, taking the climate message to towns and communities the length of New Zealand.
"We are all able to do something,” says Robyn Malcolm, “sometimes the problem seems so big it feels hopeless, but if you take steps toward understanding the problem you see that even the small things can make a difference”.
The new Be the Change website at www.BetheChange.org.nz promises to be a major focal point for the growing community of New Zealanders who are acting to address climate change. Read more about the Be the Change website, and how to get active, over the page.
The Climate Rescue Tour, Coming to a town near you
On November 7, the Be the Change bus left the town of Bluff. It will spend the next month working its way up State Highway One, before finishing up in Northland in December.
On board will be fun, interactive displays and examples of environmentally friendly technology, such as our roof-mounted solar panels, in action.
We’ve got some exciting activities planned, and we look forward to seeing you (and your family and friends) when we arrive in your town!
The campaign was launched outside the Auckland museum on October 26. Supporters and media gathered to hear the Executive Directors of the founding organisations, emcee Francesca Price (host of TV3’s ‘Wasted’), and Outrageous Fortune’s Robyn Malcolm talk about the importance of taking personal action on climate change. Conor Roberts spoke about the Carbon Reduction Action Group (CRAG) he has established in Auckland.
The backdrop to the launch was the impressive Be the Change bus, kitted out with solar panels and interactive displays, and about to embark on a nationwide tour, taking the climate message to towns and communities the length of New Zealand.
"We are all able to do something,” says Robyn Malcolm, “sometimes the problem seems so big it feels hopeless, but if you take steps toward understanding the problem you see that even the small things can make a difference”.
The new Be the Change website at www.BetheChange.org.nz promises to be a major focal point for the growing community of New Zealanders who are acting to address climate change. Read more about the Be the Change website, and how to get active, over the page.
The Climate Rescue Tour, Coming to a town near you
On November 7, the Be the Change bus left the town of Bluff. It will spend the next month working its way up State Highway One, before finishing up in Northland in December.
On board will be fun, interactive displays and examples of environmentally friendly technology, such as our roof-mounted solar panels, in action.
We’ve got some exciting activities planned, and we look forward to seeing you (and your family and friends) when we arrive in your town!
