Stage 4. Olomouc- Ostrava. Broadening climate action: communication, awareness and partnerships
With this stage between Olomouc and Ostrava we have crossed the equator of the trip. In addition, with its 105 km, it has been the longest leg of the entire route and the cold has tested again our resistance as we left Olomouc at -7ºC. To compensate, the road today has gone through narrow and quiet paths, where the beauty of the natural environment has compensated the longer distance to our destination.
Today we had to cycle for 95km until our lunch stop and after a well-deserved rest, there was only a short way to arrive to Ostrava, the third largest city in the Czech Republic and capital of the Moravian-Silesian Region.
Here we had an interesting discussion on our fourth topic of debate: Broadening climate action: Awareness, communication and partnerships. Only collective, organised and solidarity action can be effective against climate change. And for this reason, a strategy that makes this message reach every corner of the planet is essential. For this it is important to create opportunities to promote dialogue such as the facilitative Talanoa dialogue.
Please check our participants’ views on our section on Talanoa Dialogue.
Only an informed society is capable of activating itself and giving the answer needed by the environmental crisis.Ángel Cano - Climate Reality Spain and Asociación Despierta
Even though it may sound risky, the sense of humour can be a good way of making the population aware of the necessity of acting against climate change.Juan Luis Cano - Fundación Biodiversidad
Climate education will be a crucial tool in turning the tide on this fight, from children learning to recycle in schools to youth realizing the beauty of the ocean; to corporations implementing sustainable business practices; to the public supporting climate-friendly policies and voting for responsible representatives.Chema Sarri - Peace Boat