The group was formed in response to the IPCC’s special report outlining the key impacts of human activity on the planet’s health, the changes we can make to reduce those impacts, and a ‘Twelve-years to save the planet’ ultimatum should we fail to limit global warming to 1.5C.

The IPCC co-chair Dr Debra Roberts said that while industry played a massive part, we as individuals can also do our bit:

• buy less meat, milk, cheese and butter and more locally sourced seasonal food – and throw less of it away
• drive electric cars but walk or cycle short distances
• take trains and buses instead of planes
• use video conferencing instead of business travel
• use a washing line instead of a tumble dryer
• insulate homes
• demand low carbon in every consumer product

As a group we would also add to that:

• work towards a zero waste lifestyle
• pick up plastic from your immediatate environment
• install solar panels on your home