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NNClimate22
NNClimate22 took place in November 2022, featuring keynote speakers including representatives from Electric Places, the University of Northampton, Kier Highways and the Friars Academy in Wellingborough.
The virtual conference was broadcast live from YouTube, to reduce the event's carbon footprint.
Introduction
Introduction and reflections on COP27: 9:30am to 9.40am
Councillor Jason Smithers (Leader of North Northamptonshire Council) will introduce the conference.
Cllr Jason Smithers' welcomeCouncillor Harriet Pentland (Executive member for Climate and Green Environment, Chair of EAP Climate Change, Environment and Growth) will be reflecting on COP27.
Session one
Live conferenceLooking forward - This is our new low carbon future
| Topic | Presenter | Times |
|---|---|---|
| A biodiversity crisis: Seeking solutions and call for community action | Dr Janet Jackson, University of Northampton | 9:40am to 10am |
| Highways: Driving for a sustainable world | Nadine Larner, Kier Highways | 10am to 10:20am |
| North Northamptonshire to net zero: An environmental and economic imperative | Nick Bolton, Electric Places | 10:20am to 10:40am |
| Panel discussion | All session one speakers hosted by George Candler - Executive Director of Place and Economy (Deputy Chief Executive) | 10:40am to 11am |
Session two
Sustainability and nature recovery - The way ahead
Session two| Topic | Presenter | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| The Ise Valley Strategic Plan | Emma Arklay, North Northamptonshire Council | 11:30am to 11:45am |
| LENS: Providing local solutions with land owners and farmers | Tristan Baxter-Smith, Nene Rivers Trust, River Nene Regional Park | 11:45am to 12 noon |
| An introduction to local nature recovery strategies | Claire Barrett, Natural England | 12 noon to 12:15pm |
| Stanwick Lakes: Creating a more compassionate and sustainable tourism model | Kate Chadwick, Rockingham Forest Trust | 12:15pm to 12:30pm |
| Nature recovery in a changing climate | Oliver Burke, Nene Park Trust | 12:30pm to 12:45pm |
| Panel discussion | All session 2 speakers hosted by George Candler - Executive Director of Place and Economy (Deputy Chief Executive) | 12:45pm to 1pm |
Session three
The future of our communities - Providing local solutions
Session 3| Topic | Presenter | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Progressing your net zero project to investment-ready | Peter Gudde, Greater South East Net Zero Hub | 2pm to 2:15pm |
| The University of Northampton: Challenges and opportunities of environmental sustainability | Victoria Blake, University of Northampton | 2:15pm to 2:30pm |
| RAIN: An innovative flood resilience project in Northamptonshire | Sarah Parr, West Northamptonshire Council | 2:30pm to 2:45pm |
| Nature awareness and sustainability at Friars Academy | Elizabeth Jones and Jenny Hamilton, Friars Academy, Wellingborough | 2:45pm to 3pm |
| Panel discussion | All session 3 speakers hosted by George Candler - Executive Director of Place and Economy (Deputy Chief Executive) | 3pm to 3:15pm |
Closing
3:15pm to 3:30pm
Councillor Harriet Pentland (Executive member for Climate and Green Environment, Chair of EAP Climate Change, Environment and Growth) will provide closing remarks.
Last updated 30 October 2023