York Climate Listening Walk

A climate listening circle (also known as a climate cafe) is a small gathering which offers a place where fears, uncertainties and hopes about our climate crisis can be safely expressed (over a pint, a hot drink or piece of cake). It's a confidential, respectful, thinking and feeling space where people can meet with others and talk informally about what climate change and ecological breakdown means for them, perhaps find common ground, and listen to others' diverse experiences and feelings.In a climate listening circle there are no guest speakers, no lectures, no advice and no expectations that you will join any cause or take any action. It's not a therapy group although naturally talking about and sharing feelings can be very therapeutic.

The circle is run by trained facilitators who also participate in the sharing and listening.

Also to note, please can attendees arrive for the beginning of the session so as not to miss the introductions to the circle.

This circle is being run a bit differently to previous circles, in that we are doing it as part of a walk. We'll start at the bench area in Tower Gardens, and walk down to Millennium Bridge and back along the river. If energy levels permit we will continue on to Scarborough Bridge, crossing back at Lendal, and finishing back at Tower Gardens before going to the pub, if people want to join for this too. A map will be provided prior to the event.

Please do let us know if you have any questions about the route or event.

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