Manchester Museum and the Department of Public Health in FBMH in partnership with the Climate Psychology Alliance are hosting a series of Climate Cafés at the University to share our feelings about the climate crisis. Continue reading to find out more…

What is a Climate Café?

A climate café is a safe space to share our feelings about the climate crisis – a thinking and feeling space, a haven from busyness and activity. We do this because sharing feelings in a supportive setting helps to build our resilience during this confusing and difficult time. The café is organised by the Department of Public Health and supported by the Climate Psychology Alliance.

It’s a café, not a therapy group, a meeting with facilitators to talk about what our changing climate means for us. No guest speakers, no lectures, no advice, no commitment, an action-free space.

The principles for Climate Café: 

• We have no intention of leading participants to any conclusion or course of action
• This is an open, respectful and confidential space where people can express their views safely
• The focus is our thoughts and feelings about climate change, rather than what we or others are doing about climate change. Action is important, of course, but we don’t focus on it here. 
• Climate Cafés normally include refreshing drinks and food. This is about the human warmth and comfort that come from sharing food and drink together. Why not bring your lunch and eat with us? 

Climate Café dates organised by the Department of Public Health in FBMH:

Climate Café 

Friday, 27 October 2023 at 12:00 BST

Room 2.050A Stopford Building

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Climate Café

Friday, 24 November 2023 at 12:00 BST

Room 2.050A Stopford Building

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Climate Café

Friday, 26 January 2024 at 12:00 BST

Room 2.050A Stopford Building

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Climate cafes organised by Manchester Museum:

In-person events running every 2 months from 6 Dec  2023 onwards – 17:30 – 19:00

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To find out more about Environmental Sustainability: visit the Faculty’s intranet page, website or contact srbmh@manchester.ac.uk. For more information on Environmental Sustainability at the University watch this short film or visit their website. 

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