Seniors and those with disabilities invited to help shape climate future

Seniors do have amazing knowledge and they do contribute already. Indeed, they have always contributed and passed their knowledge, freely and generously, for the betterment of the community and for the wellbeing of the next generations.
Community gardens are a very old and very valuable concept in this country. The concept of food resilience is not new either and organisations like SuperGrans do an awesome job in that regard.
So, when Nona says: “We seem not to be wanted”, did she offer her services to an existing organisation or voluntary group and they rejected her offer based on her age?
I can only assume that Nona and team are lining themselves up for some funds from the climate trough. Nowadays, if you want some easy cash, whether for the purpose of research or any activism, adding climate action to your title is the sure way to go.
And when she says: “senior citizens were among groups that appeared to be pushed out of decision-making”, what level of decision-making would she like to be involved in? Above the democratic process of local govt or perhaps central Govt?
“They say ‘tell us what you want’ but it seems so many decisions have already been made”. Well, join the club Nona, that is true for rest of residents too.
Look at the Grey St debacle. Have you seen anyone listening to the residents' wishes?
SCAN is not a local initiative either. Have a look at their website:
https://seniorsclimateactionnetwork.org/
It is smorgasbord for anything to do with climate change - check out related links and resources, complete with Club of Rome stuff!
I wonder if the local group are going to focus on the “Personal Carbon footprint” part or “Reduce consumption” part or perhaps on “degrowth NZ" or how to live “Post Carbon”.
If so, we look forward to seeing how these seniors model that for us.
Finally, “senior citizens to check on people during extreme weather events”? Usually, it is the younger ones checking on the seniors to make sure they are OK.