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The report of our November meeting is now live on The CA-WN Exchange https://exchange.ca-wn.org/report-of-ca-wn-public-meeting-20-november/
Normally we get meeting notes out earlier but there were sensitivities around this one as our speaker Adrian Jarvis is in ongoing conversations with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) about some of the topics he shared with us.
There will be more news to share on this, so stay tuned!

Report of CA-WN Public Meeting 20 November

November's guest speaker was Adrian Jarvis, Chair of Leicestershire CPRE (Council for the Protection of Rural England)1. Prior to semi-retirement, Adrian had a long career in the energy industry and his talk to us on energy and land use encompassed both his enjoyment of the countryside and his experience

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Climate Action-West Northants Dec 8

Latest CA-WN Exchange post is about the National Emergency Briefing held for MPs and other influential individuals at Westminster last week.
Please sign the petition calling for an emergency broadcast on the climate and nature crisis.
https://exchange.ca-wn.org/national-emergency-briefing-letter/

National Emergency Briefing letter

On 27 November 2025 hundreds of MPs, Peers, and leaders from business, faith, sport, and culture gathered in Westminster for a National Emergency Briefing. They were presented with the latest evidence showing that the United Kingdom must urgently prepare for a cascade of serious societal impacts. The rapidly escalating climate

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Climate Action-West Northants Nov 23

Australian climate activist (and former member of Aus COP delegation) Gregory Andrews sums up the failure in Belem, and calls for grassroots action.

Climate Action-West Northants Nov 23

“Belém shows us the truth. If, ten years after Paris and in the middle of an escalating climate crisis, the best we can do in the Amazon is “voluntary”, “begin discussions” and “eventual”, then the Paris Agreement isn't working. It is a floor, not a ceiling”
https://www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/the-paris-agreement-is-failing-cop30-in-the-amazon-proved-it

COP30 in the Amazon Proved the Paris Agreement is Failing Us

Despite being held in the Amazon rainforest, the world's latest climate summit still couldn't agree to phase out fossil fuels. If that doesn't tell us the Paris Agreement is failing, I’m not sure what will.At COP30 in Belém, negotiators argued well into the night as usual and ended up with what's being spun as yet another breakthrough: a voluntary deal to begin discussions on a roadmap for an eventual phase-out of fossil fuels. Those three words - voluntary, begin, eventual - are the key weasel

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Climate Action-West Northants Nov 23

We were delighted to be at the launch of the new Climate & Nature (CAN) Champions Scheme created by Northants CALC. Over 100 towns and parishes have nominated a CAN Champion already. Let's work together to take action on climate and nature in our county!
https://exchange.ca-wn.org/climate-nature-can-champions-launch-event/

Climate & Nature (CAN) Champions Launch Event

On the evening of 19 November 2025 I was lucky enough to attend a Zoom call along with over 70 other people from across Northamptonshire, all enthusiastic about working for the climate and nature in their local areas. These people are CAN Champions, part of a scheme created by NCALC

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Climate Action-West Northants Nov 19

Reminder of our open public meeting tomorrow evening, with a discussion on energy and land use. More details and free registration
https://exchange.ca-wn.org/ca-wn-public-meeting-20-november/

CA-WN Public Meeting 20 November

Thursday 20 November 7:45pm - 9:00pm (online) November's guest speaker is Adrian Jarvis, Chair of Leicestershire CPRE and former Head of Strategy for the National Grid. Register for free: https://buytickets.at/climateactionwestnorthamptonshire/1756519 Adrian will be talking to us on a very current topic: developments in energy

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Climate Action-West Northants Nov 19

New post on CA-WN Exchange:
@uninorthampton.bsky.social student Jason Sparkhall assesses the record so far of Reform at West Northants Council https://exchange.ca-wn.org/student-voice-on-climate-politics/

Student Voice on Climate & Politics

Jason Sparkhall writes as a final year student at the University of Northampton studying BA Politics and International Relations. He has an interest in encouraging youth voices in social, climate, and environmental affairs and one day hopes to stand to become a Member of Parliament. West Northamptonshire Council received a

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Climate Action-West Northants Nov 6

Student Voice on Climate & Politics

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Climate Action-West Northants Oct 31

Join us for our last public meeting of 2025 - Adrian is a very knowledgeable and engaging speaker, one you won't want to miss!
https://exchange.ca-wn.org/public-meeting-20-november-2025/

Public Meeting 20 November 2025

This month's guest speaker is Adrian Jarvis, Chair of Leicestershire CPRE and former Head of Strategy for the National Grid. Changing the UK's energy system is a vital part of meeting the nation's targets for cutting emissions - Adrian will be able to give us a real insight into the

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Climate Action-West Northants Oct 31

Read the latest Council Watch piece on the CA-WN Exchange for our verdict on the new WNC administration's first few months
https://exchange.ca-wn.org/council-watch-october-2025-how-are-the-new-brooms-doing/

Council Watch October 2025 - how are the new brooms doing?

Nearly half a year ago a new administration took charge at West Northamptonshire Council. In the days after the May election many people voiced concerns about the new Reform leadership - no local manifesto, lack of experience of local government, potentially reluctant councillors who stood as ‘paper candidates’. A more

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