A new campaign has been launched in Belfast which urges locals to do #OneWeeThing to help tackle climate change.
The #OneWeeThing campaign from Belfast City Council sets out to raise awareness of the climate crisis, while also recognising the little things people across Belfast do everyday to enact change.
Individuals, community groups, schools and businesses are being invited to get involved and join the conversation on social media with #OneWeeThing.
Announcing the new campaign, Lord Mayor Councillor Kate Nicholl said: "We want to shine a light on the stories and people who are doing #OneWeeThing to combat climate change, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem because if we come together, those collective efforts can make a big difference."
Councillor Nicholl added: "The COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November- the most important environmental summit the UK has ever held – is putting the climate crisis firmly on the agenda and bringing focus to the issue.
"It's also an opportunity to recognise the work that's already underway here in Belfast and to celebrate the small wins. The #OneWeeThing campaign aims to recognise the contribution that people are making at a local level – like the litter heroes who organise clean-ups in their communities.
"Recently I met some young people who had taken part in litter picks and we also applauded the efforts of over 120 volunteer-led community clean-ups, supported by Council – just ordinary people who take pride in their communities and want to do their bit for the environment.
"So, if you, or someone you know is a budding environmental changemaker, we want you to get in touch so we can highlight your achievements and build momentum ahead of COP26. Join the conversation on social media, tell us your #OneWeeThing and help us inspire others to follow suit and live life with the planet in mind."
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