Local Actions for Global Issues Conference
What you can do to save the planet
A free practical one day conference full of ideas and inspiration for voluntary and community groups in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
Wednesday 19 September, 2007
Time : 9.30am - 4.15pm including lunch
Place: Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
Programme
9.30 Coffee and registration
10.00 Introduction and Welcome – Ian Gregg, Chair, Eden Rivers Trust and the National Association of Rivers Trust
10.15 Key Note Speaker - Pooran Desai, BioRegional "One Planet Living"
One Planet Living, Ecological Footprints – what does this all mean? Is there an opportunity to integrate social and environmental objectives? Can we use the One Planet Living framework in our local communities as a way to promote health and happiness as well as environmental benefit?
10.45 Response from Richard Hall, Chair, North East Environment Forum
10.50 Question and Answer Session, Chaired by Mike Pratt, Northumberland Wildlife Trust
11.10 Coffee
11.30 Choice of 3 workshops: Workshop Details
A – Climate Change – how might it affect your community group?
B – What happens to your rubbish? How to reduce, reuse and recycle your waste
C – Small changes can have a big impact
12.30 Lunch with information and displays from funders and green organisations
1.30 Choice of 3 workshops: Workshop Details
A - How an Eco Audit could reduce your environmental impact and save you money
B – Environmental policy – is it worth the paper it’s written on?
C – How to develop your project without it costing the Earth!
2.30 Tea
2.50 Choice of 3 workshops: Workshop Details
A – Renewable energy options for Community Buildings
B – Does your community group have green fingers?
C – Help your community become more energy efficient
3.50 “Question Time” chaired by Ian Gregg
Panel of experts from workshop leaders
4.15 Close of Day
Booking deadline: Wednesday 12th September 2007
RSVP: download the booking form and email as an attachment to
louise@communityfoundation.org.uk
This conference is free of charge thanks to generous sponsorship from eaga plc
The Centre for Life (called Life Science Centre on the map) is next to Newcastle Central Station so very convenient for metro and just 10 minutes walk from Eldon Square and Haymarket Bus Station.
To find out best public transport options click here: www.traveline.org.uk
If you have to drive, would you be able to car share and offer a lift to someone else? If so, please let us know on your booking form.