Without all governments stepping up to this existential emergency, there is no doubt, we will run out of time to protect our planet
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NEC member Tony Wright explains what he’ll be doing in Dubai and why it’s vital that UNISON has a presence there
‘Somebody must show international leadership in tackling climate change. It looks like it won’t be the UK’
Two activists explain why Green UNISON Week, from 15-22 September, is so important
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The general secretary said UNISON is ‘warning once again – about the elitist energy economy this government is creating’
The report, commissioned by UNISON and based on a survey of members, reveals the extensive role which the union can play in addressing climate change issues
Peter Frost and Ilina Todorovska are green reps who also have important environmental roles with their councils – lending them a dual perspective on the fight to avert the climate crisis
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Stephen Smellie, NEC member from Scotland, attended COP27 as part of the International Trade Union Confederation delegation. Here he reflects on the outcome.
UNISON is urging members to take part in the global day of action on the climate crisis on 12 November
Join UNISON in getting ready for COP27 and the next stage of global efforts to tackle the climate emergency
Green UNISON Week is our time to highlight a once-in-a-generation challenge
Delegates discuss a trio of motions, with a sense of urgency at the scale of the problem facing the planet
World leaders are not yet ‘sufficiently prepared’ to take the necessary decisions to cut emissions, says UNISON’s COP26 delegate Stephen Smellie
Jackie Hamer has worked for the Environment Agency for 30 years. Here, she shares her perspectives on how climate change will affect the UK
UNISON adds its voice to concerns that the UK’s own COP president is ignoring ‘just transition’ in the COP26 negotiations