NNClimate23 conference

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' welcome

Councillor 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 conference

Looking forward - This is our new low carbon future

TopicPresenterTimes
A biodiversity crisis: Seeking solutions and call for community actionDr Janet Jackson, University of Northampton9:40am to 10am
Highways: Driving for a sustainable worldNadine Larner, Kier Highways10am to 10:20am
North Northamptonshire to net zero: An environmental and economic imperativeNick Bolton, Electric Places10:20am to 10:40am
Panel discussionAll 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
TopicPresenterOrganisation
The Ise Valley Strategic PlanEmma Arklay, North Northamptonshire Council11:30am to 11:45am
LENS: Providing local solutions with land owners and farmersTristan Baxter-Smith, Nene Rivers Trust, River Nene Regional Park11:45am to 12 noon
An introduction to local nature recovery strategies Claire Barrett, Natural England12 noon to 12:15pm
Stanwick Lakes: Creating a more compassionate and sustainable tourism modelKate Chadwick, Rockingham Forest Trust12:15pm to 12:30pm
Nature recovery in a changing climateOliver Burke, Nene Park Trust12:30pm to 12:45pm
Panel discussionAll 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
TopicPresenterOrganisation
Progressing your net zero project to investment-readyPeter Gudde, Greater South East Net Zero Hub2pm to 2:15pm
The University of Northampton: Challenges and opportunities of environmental sustainabilityVictoria Blake, University of Northampton2:15pm to 2:30pm
RAIN: An innovative flood resilience project in NorthamptonshireSarah Parr, West Northamptonshire Council2:30pm to 2:45pm
Nature awareness and sustainability at Friars AcademyElizabeth Jones and Jenny Hamilton, Friars Academy, Wellingborough2:45pm to 3pm
Panel discussionAll 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