More than 300 people took part in the very first climate justice march in Felixstowe to encourage others to implement six practical climate justice solutions.
Dr Adrian Cooper, the organiser, said that the march “exceeded all his expectations”.
The march aimed to promote six climate justice solutions, which are: walking and cycling on short local journeys to cut emissions; using more public transport, recycling digital equipment, installing solar panels on roofs of homes, work, schools and public buildings, eating less meat to reduce deforestation and encouraging our friends, family and neighbours to adopt those solutions.
Dr Cooper said: “The march wasn't just to have fun, it wasn't just to have a get-together, it was to launch those solutions.
“Talks about climate justice have to end and the implementation of climate justice solutions has to start now, so our encouragement of local people to adopt those six solutions is what today was really all about.”
The march also included speeches from different local groups, such as Felixstowe Fairtrade, the community nature reserve, and residents who wanted to share their points of view on the climate change issue.
Dr Cooper said: “It was a real day of purpose. Many children took part in our march, which was very encouraging.
“What was particularly encouraging was that those children have a real passion, and they're doing their own little projects to raise awareness among their friends.
“They were really inspiring, speaking with passion and with insight about the environment. They spoke about climate justice and the need for climate justice in their schools and in their communities, so they were perhaps the best speakers.”
“Climate justice is a massive issue. No one will deny that. We don't pretend our six solutions are anything more than a start, but it’s a good start.
“More should be done and more can be done, so we will be rolling out more ideas and solutions soon.”
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