Several organisations have got together to act as one voice demanding action on climate change.

They are: Isle of Man Friends of the Earth; the Manx Labour Party; the Isle of Man Green Party; the Isle of Man Woodland Trust; Manx Energy Advice Centre; Christian Aid, the One World Centre and Amnesty Isle of Man.

It comes after a number if criticisms of Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Geoffery Boot MHK, who cast doubt on whether man-made climate change was happening.

They are to hold a meeting on Thursday, November 22, to publicise their views.

In a statement they say: ’Global warming has jumped out of the scientific journals and into mainstream headlines.

’The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has warned that the world has a window of twelve years to do something about preventing global temperatures rising above 1.5C, beyond which there will be irreversible changes to the world we live in.

’People are recognising that this will affect the lives of our own children and grandchildren.

’We are worried by our Government’s lack of urgency in reducing carbon emissions and moving to a low-carbon society.

’We know that the Manx public share our concerns. Our Government committed in 2013 to reduce our carbon emissions by 80% by the year 2050. This is too far in the future to give the necessary urgency. Little progress has been made, and we believe it is vital to agree interim targets to make the goal more achievable, as most other nations have done.

’We start out as a mix of environmental, humanitarian and political groups, but hope that from now on other groups, individuals and businesses might add their names to the list of supporters. What we’re addressing is no longer controversial. It’s simply about urging our elected representatives to grapple with the single biggest threat to the welfare of all - particularly those too young to shout on their own behalf.

’The coalition is an unprecedented union with a shared goal. Our aim is to both encourage, and support, our government to address climate change by working in three areas: reduce emissions, (measured against interim targets), invest in renewables and keep our sustainability promises to Unesco re our Biosphere status.’

The November 22 meeting will take place at the Legion Hall in Douglas from 7.30pm till 10pm.

It will include live music and the opportunity to talk to coalition members.

Admission is free.