Families and dog walkers across the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Geelong will gather at Ocean Grove Main Beach to celebrate the second annual Dog Walk for Climate.
Australian Parents for Climate Action volunteers have organised the event to encourage local participation and conversation about climate action and last year more than 100 people attended.
“We know that we only have seven years to turn this thing around, we need all of our local leaders to be putting in a considered and urgent response to climate change,” organiser Jacqui Dunn said.
“We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world and we are keen to protect it.
“Council has slashed funding to implement the Climate Response plan. We need this adequately funded and resourced within the council. This should be non-negotiable.
“Whilst federally we saw some welcome action and budget spending on climate change responses, at the same time we have state governments in NT approving fracking and federally the continued approval of coal mines. These decisions fly in the face of repeated warnings from scientists around the globe that we cannot approve any new coal or gas projects.
“Our community is concerned for their children. Like any parent we all want a safe future for our kids, and for that to happen our leaders need to stand up and take stronger action.”
The Dog Walk For Climate will feature a stroll down Ocean Grove beach and a dog and kids banner painting session afterwards.
The event is on Sunday May 28 at 10am. Bring a picnic and your fur babies.
