South East Climate Alliance

The South East Climate Alliance’s (SECA’s) initial goal was to encourage councils in the South East to declare a climate emergency. With almost all councils in the area having now declared a climate emergency or passed a meaningful climate motion, the focus of efforts is evolving. It is now concentrating on two main areas:

1. Keeping up pressure on councils for climate action.

Having declared emergencies it is now crucial that councils turn their words into action. SECA can help this process by keeping an overview of what is happening in councils in the South East, and supporting the ongoing lobbying of local councils by member groups.

2. Building on the network created.

The Alliance has grown from 14 members at the outset to more than eighty member groups. This strength in numbers is probably the biggest asset. Many member groups have commented how they feel emboldened by being part of a wider network with similar aims. SECA is looking for ways to help members link up, share ideas, and be more effective together in catalysing climate action.