NNClimate 24 agenda

Agenda 

Introduction and expectations for COP29 - 9:30am to 9:50am

Introductions by Councillor Jason Smithers and Councillor Harriet Pentland

TopicPresenterOrganisation
Opens the conferenceCllr Jason Smithers - The Leader of North Northamptonshire CouncilNorth Northamptonshire Council
Co-host, introduction and closing, links between speakers, expectations for COP29 in Baku. Cllr Harriet Pentland - Executive member for Climate and Green Environment, Chair of EAP Sustainable CommunitiesNorth Northamptonshire Council
Co-host for panel discussionsGeorge Chandler, Executive Director of Place and EconomyNorth Northamptonshire Council

Session 1: Health effects of climate change - 9:50am to 10:50am

Adopting a public health approach to tackling climate change

TopicPresenterOrganisationTiming
Keynote speakerEbenezer LaryeaAssociate Professor of Sustainable Development Law at the University of Northampton, Project lead for Tanz West Northants, Chair for the Centre for Sustainable Business Practices, Chair UoN Sustainability Summit, Project Director Freshpact9.50am to 10.20am
PanelEbenezer LaryeaUniversity of Northampton10:20am to 10:50am
PanelPippa WilliamsConsultant in Public Health, Adult Health Improvement - North Northamptonshire Council 
Panel Cllr Dr Pete Sudbury Deputy Leader of Oxfordshire County Council with Responsibility for Climate Change, Environment 

Break - 10:50am to 11:10am

20 minutes with information slideshow

Session 2: Sustainable living - 11:30am to 12:10pm

The power of the circular economy and sustainable waste management

TopicPresenterOrganisationTiming
Keynote speaker Dr Margaret BatesHead of UK EPR Scheme Administrator, Resources and Waste, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)11:10am to 11:40am
Panel Dr Margaret BatesDEFRA, Waste and Packaging and Recycling and OPRL (on-pack recycling labelling)11:40am to 12:10pm
PanelMichael BaileySenior Waste Management Officer - North Northamptonshire Council
PanelRobin PackmanThe Green Man, Environmental Consultant
PanelKerry LeeseOwner and Director of Food for Thought Northants LTD (refill retail)

Break - 12:10am to 12:30pm

20 minutes with information slideshow

Session 3: Engaging communities for climate action - 12:30pm to 1:50pm

From grassroots to local impact

TopicPresenterOrganisationTiming
Keynote speakerMark ThomasHeadteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead, St Peter’s School, Kettering12:30pm to 1pm
Climate Ambassadors Scheme for SchoolsMatilda CraneRegional Hub Manager (East Midlands), Climate Ambassadors Scheme, University of Nottingham1pm to 1:20pm
PanelMark ThomasSt Peter’s School, Kettering1:20pm to 1:50pm
PanelMatilda CraneUniversity of Nottingham
PanelMarion Turner-HawesGlamis Hall, Wellingborough
PanelJenni HedgesRural Officer, Northamptonshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) , and North Northamptonshire Food Network
PanelNathan Wearn-HutterGroundwork, Northamptonshire

Closing remarks - 1:50pm to 2pm

TopicPresenterOrganisation
Closing remarksCllr Harriet Pentland - Executive member for Climate and Green Environment, Chair of EAP Sustainable CommunitiesNorth Northamptonshire Council

Last updated 18 November 2024