Time for a Social Environment Revolution

3.00.00pm UTC (GMT +0000) Tue 11th Mar 2008

Speaking at the Green Alliance annual debate in London, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has called for a social environmental revolution. Beginning with the formation of a Charter for Climate Change, Nick will set out the rights and responsibilities of businesses, politicians and individuals.

Nick said "Today I'm launching a consultation on a Charter for Climate Change. A covenant between government, industry and individuals. A Charter that will affirm that each of us has the right to enjoy a clean and secure environment. That makes clear the responsibility of every agency, company and person to do their bit. That's the way to bring about a movement for green action: to mainstream environmental action in our society. When we learn to trust one another, green ideas will bloom. Because it's not the scale of the problem that's in doubt, but our ability to tackle it."