Parents for Future activities

Introduction

Parents for Future Scotland

Glasgow and Clyde

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Global parent movements

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Our Kids � Climate � Global

Parents for Future Global

PFF UK local groups

Fridays for Future

Global

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Who and where are Parents for Future?

We are part of a global organisation and join with other parent movements across the world.

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We support action on climate and social justice issues.

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Why Parents for Future?

We are a gateway organisation, which seeks to build parents’ confidence in their ability to shape their own communities

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(particularly with regards to climate change).

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• Individual
• Institutional
• Local
• National
• Global

Behaviour change and informing others

Action in schools and workplaces

Encouraging change in our communities

Sharing information about actions

Parents for Future in more than 30 countries, coordinating joint actions

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Levels of action

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�Parents for Future Scotland

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• Running for 1.5 years
• Create educational packs and do �parent-to-parent talks within schools
• Emphasis on reaching all �members of society
• This year’s theme is air pollution

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Air Pollution: What is it?

• Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances in the air that we breathe. These pollutants can come from a variety of sources, including industrial activity, transportation, burning of fossil fuels and natural phenomena like dust storms and wildfires.

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• There are two air pollutants that are of concern due to their impact on human health when emitted into the atmosphere: particulate matter (PM2.5) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂)

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• PM2.5 are tiny particles or droplets in the air that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter. They can also contribute to the formation of haze and smog, reducing visibility, impacting air quality and public health.

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• NO₂ is a gas formed in the combustion of fossil fuels and is a major component of air pollution in many urban areas. A primary source of NO₂ is road transport.

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Our air pollution packs consist of …

• Education packs for children (3 lessons)

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• Parent talks (you’re at one!)

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• An in-person event �on the 24th April at �Glasgow City Chambers �to ask officials for specific changes to legislation

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What do �

Bi-monthly family cycles

Walking or �bike bus guidance

Cross-refer �to cycling organisations

Parent talks

Warm This Winter

Stop Rosebank

Clothes swaps/toy swaps

Active travel

Air pollution education packs

Support �a just transition

Eco group hub

Parent training

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Before exploring �air pollution let’s �look at examples of where change has happened …

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�The Ozone Layer

• In 1985, governments adopted the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, which phased out the use of these chemicals. It was the first and only UN environmental agreement to be ratified by every country in the world.�

• 1970s - scientists warned that man-made chemicals from aerosols, foams, refrigerators and air-conditioners were destroying the ozone layer.  

• Now 99% of ozone-depleting substances have been phased out and the hole is projected to be fully mended by 2060. �

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Rainforest Alliance

“We thrived because we had so many passionate people involved from the start – each bringing their talents and knowledge to the table. And our alliance has always been about bringing the right combination of people together – organisers, community leaders, farmers, workers, businesses, nonprofit organisations, and millions of individuals around the globe. We’re trying to change the world here, and that’s not something anyone can do alone” – Daniel Kats

Began with a 24-year-old man, Daniel Kats, who wanted to save the rainforest. �- It supports sustainable and socially just practices in farming. �- Today 1.3 million farms use Rainforest Alliance-certified methods, �4.4 billion hectares of land are under sustainable management and more than $100 million has been earned by indigenous and forest communities as a result

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1970s Amsterdam … and today

Source: Brent Toderian

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By coming to this talk you are making a difference!

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Our values

Love

Love for our children, all people and nature is rooted in everything we do. �It drives our mission, relationships and actions

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Hope, rooted in action

Hope is earned through action. Without action we cannot pretend that hope is possible any more

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Kindness and respect

We respect and value each other’s time. We don’t blame and shame and we assume people have the best intentions, even if they get it wrong sometimes

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Inclusivity

We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to build our community in any way they can

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Independent

We are not tied to any organisation, political party or corporation. We have policies for any collaboration

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We ask all members of local groups to embed our values into their work

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PARENTS FOR FUTURE GROUPS

• Regional group
• actions in your area / school etc
• meetings first Tuesday/Thursday alternately at 7:15pm onwards
• steering group

• National UK group
• On a project-by-project basis
• Meetings at 8pm every Wednesday evening
• Book club once monthly

• Organisational / strategic / global level
• needs commitment over a period of time

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Links to see what we’re up to

Registration form to keep in touch

WhatsApp Glasgow and Clyde WhatsApp group

Facebook link Parents for Future Scotland

(Glasgow and Clyde)

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Glasgow Air Pollution Quiz!

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Q: One person a

• day
• week
• month

… dies as a direct result of air pollution in Glasgow

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Q:Glasgow is the

• Most
• fifth
• tenth

… polluted city in the UK

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Q: What percentage of Glasgow schools are in areas that exceed World Health Organisation guidelines on what constitutes safe air to breathe?

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1. 61%
2. 76%
3. 93%

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Q: Your child is most exposed to air pollution when;

• Travelling in a car
• Walking on the pavement
• Cycling

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Q: Who is more at risk from air pollution?

• Children
• Old people
• Pregnant women

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Q: Idling your car creates how many balloons worth of exhaust fumes in 1 minute?

• 50
• 100
• 150

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