The walk.
500 miles from London to Glasgow in time for CoP 26
6 walkers, 26 days, 20 miles per day
500 climate conversations on the way
8 events bringing together citizens, government, businesses, students, civil society - everyone!
Why we’re doing this.
Climate Change needs to be acted on by us all, now, individually and together.The science is indisputable, the impact of climate change is being experienced now, and levels of concern are high. BUT…. global emissions continue to rise. Urgent action is required. We want to use the occasion of COP 26, in Glasgow in November, and the mechanism of a walk to engage individuals and groups on climate change. We will explore personal perspectives on:the impact of climate change;the urgency felt;the sense of agency; andthe appetite for taking action.
We will be prepared to educate and inform across 4 key areas: climate change and CoP 26, national and local government, businesses, and civil society. The stories we hear and record on the walk will be played back during the walk on social media, at the events we plan, and on completion in a research plan and short film. 
How we engage.
Conversations.
We are committing to holding over 500 conversations on the road to Glasgow. We want to hear how people think about climate change, what they think should be done, and the extent to which they think they have a role. We will capture stories, and encourage people to share more on the website.
Events.
We plan 8 events on the route, combining local government, businesses, civil society and students. Local voices will tell their stories, and we will ensure that participants get the opportunity to discuss climate change with others across these 4 constituencies.
Media.
We will use social media to amplify the messages on climate change we have, but more importantly the perspectives and stories we encounter. Further amplification will come through filming of key aspects of the walk for a short film, and then producing a written report.
Our partners.
Carbon Copy
Count Us In
Push Krishnamurthy
Slow Ways
Teach First
RSA Fellowship
SSE plc
UCL Climate Action Unit
Tortoise Media
The walkers.
Sam Baker
Sam has spent almost 30 years working with businesses as a consultant. Since 2015 he has focussed on the intersection of business, society and the environment. He’s walking to listen, learn and in the hope of contributing in a small way to a safer future for his grandson. .
Hung Nguyen
I still remember a deep cut in my foot when I stepped on a piece of sharp glass from a broken bottle when I was young. Someone threw it in a pond in which I was walking around to catch crabs. What we throw away may one day come back to bite us. When we care about the environment, we care about ourselves.
Nicole Griffiths
One of five Green Party Councillors in Lambeth, South London - the first London Council to declare a Climate & Ecological Emergency and undertake to be carbon zero by 2030. Following a Citizens Assembly, a borough-wide Climate Action Plan is in development.
An active environmentalist, campaigner and advocate for young people, Nicole found her voice through local politics and urges everyone to do whatever they can to act to make a difference, no matter how small. More than anything she wants her son’s generation to inherit a livable planet.
Natasha Fortuin
Natasha is an advocate for purpose-led work. Her purpose is to empower the vulnerable through business and aims to achieve this by promoting the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, starting with Goal 13, Climate Action. Natasha is inspired by impactful projects that do not yet have a roadmap.
Laudie Jamous
Laudie is a strong promoter of sustainability. Her main goal is to abolish energy poverty while deploying innovative clean technologies and effective strategies.
Jyoti Banerjee
Jyoti is co-founder of North Star Transition, which focuses on accelerating systemic change. His starting point is this: When we face multiple crises on every side, why don’t we do more? And when we act, why do we achieve so little? Climate, biodiversity loss, and challenges to human wellbeing are being grappled with in isolation, yet they are deeply intertwined. A solution that prepares our social and economic systems to adapt to the new realities brought about by environmental and social distress, while at the same time protecting and restoring nature, does not currently exist. We need to create it now.
Steve Haasz
Steve’s career in the Insurance Industry has provided insight into Climate related risk, and the potential for business to be both a solution and part of the problem. Steve spends much of his time outdoors cycling and walking , and wants future generations to share in this privilege. .
Ric Casale
Ric is a co-founder of Carbon Copy, a UK charity inspiring big-thinking local action on the climate crisis. He is energised by the examples of local leadership across the country that guide real solutions and have the power to shape bigger policy decisions. He’s walking to discover and share more of your stories.
Arbo Lekule
Fr. Lekule was born in Kilimanjaro Tanzania, works for the Catholic Church. Has witnessed the effect of global warming on the glaciers on Mt Kilimanjaro and sources of water in the area. He is passionate in doing his part to inspire people to take action in protecting our creation.