Talk took place in April 2022 Malin Rosenkvist is an international development expert and passionate advocate for gender equality. She has a degree in International Politics and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. As the Director of Fundraising and Communications at MicroLoan Foundation, Malin is working to alleviate povertyContinue reading “Africa: Where Climate Change Hits Harder”
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Food: a Global Problem with Local Solutions
Dr Christian Reynolds is Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Food Policy, City University, London. Christian is recognised as a global expert on food loss and waste and sustainable diets. He has worked on these issues in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, the UK, US, and Europe. Christian also researches sustainable cookery; food history; and theContinue reading “Food: a Global Problem with Local Solutions”
Buying and Running an Electric Car
Weds 8 December “A survey of 1,731 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman found that 61 per cent of respondents are contemplating getting behind the wheel of an electric car – either new or used – in 2022.” From This Money, Oct 14th 2021 If you are thinking 2022 is the year forContinue reading “Buying and Running an Electric Car”
Reflections on… series
Small group discussions to be held shortly (usually the following Wednesday) after an event to enable deeper reflection on its content and how we can make use of what we have learned. Objectives: To continue the conversation and discussion after the talk and so continue to engage with the subject To share out what theContinue reading “Reflections on… series”
Climate Change Library
All these books are available to borrow for up to three weeks if you are in the UK. For a serious but readable presentation of the facts and what we can do about it, I recommend Mike Berners-Lee’s “There is no Planet B”. On the other hand, you can read Greta Thunberg’s “No one isContinue reading “Climate Change Library”
The Green Electricity Revolution
How you can become an Active Energy Citizen Weds 13 October 2021 7.30 pm Clare Duffy As part of the senior leadership team in ESB Networks, the Irish electricity grid owner, Clare is fully engaged in Ireland’s Climate Action Plan, including their transition to a lower carbon energy system. She is accountable for enabling theContinue reading “The Green Electricity Revolution”
About Clare Duffy
Clare Duffy, Networks Development and Electrification Manager, ESB Networks As part of the senior leadership team in ESB Networks, the Irish electricity grid owner, Clare Duffy is fully engaged in Ireland’s Climate Action Plan, leading on activities key to Ireland’s transition to a lower carbon energy system. She is accountable for enabling the electrification ofContinue reading “About Clare Duffy”
Gardening Naturally
Wednesday 15 September 7.30pm Saving the planet begins at home! Using our own little patch productively is probably the best way many of us can help to protect the environment. Our two speakers will leave plenty of time to answer your questions, so be ready to ask them! Speaker 1 Trevor Davies Trevor has longContinue reading “Gardening Naturally”
Decarbonising Transport
Are electric cars the way forward? Weds 16 June 2021 7.30pm Speaker: Christoph Domke Christoph is a Senior Director and Clean and Smart Mobility Lead at FTI Consulting in London. He has more than 13 years’ experience advising companies and senior executives in the automotive, logistics, supplier, technology and energy industries. He has a deepContinue reading “Decarbonising Transport”
Tips from Fast Fashion talk
A great way to make sure you are buying from ethical suppliers (not just for clothes) is to subscribe to Ethical Consumer magazine Here are their highest rated clothing companies. NGOs that are working with the fashion industry to improve practices, supply chains, working conditions etc. Remake gives scores to brands so you can findContinue reading “Tips from Fast Fashion talk”
Speak up for our Planet 