PEOPLE are being invited to a free event which will discuss the outcomes of COP26 and how Cumbria can "rise to the challenge" of reducing carbon emissions to net zero.

‘Carbon Zero in Cumbria and the Lake District’ is being hosted by Cumbria Community Foundation’s Cumbria Club as part of its Cumbria Voices campaign in partnership with Armstrong Watson.

The live stream event begins at 6pm on Tuesday, November 16 and although in-person tickets are sold out, the public are still being encouraged to join the livestream.

Viewers, and the audience at Rheged in Penrith will hear presentations from author Mike Berners-Lee, Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Richard Leafe, Simon Carr of University of Cumbria and Karen Mitchell of Cumbria Action for Sustainability.

The distinguished panellists will discuss the outcomes of COP26 and how as a county, we can all rise to the challenge of climate change.

Andy Beeforth, CEO of Cumbria Community Foundation, said: "We're committed to supporting eco-friendly Cumbrian projects for the long term and through our grant making, we’re keen to work with local people and businesses who want to make a difference in reducing the carbon footprint in the county."

To register for the livestream, visit www.cumbriafoundation.org/event/cumbria-voices-16-nov/