NNClimate 24 agenda
Agenda
Introduction and expectations for COP29 - 9:30am to 9:50am
Introductions by Councillor Jason Smithers and Councillor Harriet Pentland
Topic | Presenter | Organisation |
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Opens the conference | Cllr Jason Smithers - The Leader of North Northamptonshire Council | North 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 Communities | North Northamptonshire Council |
Co-host for panel discussions | George Chandler, Executive Director of Place and Economy | North Northamptonshire Council |
Session 1: Health effects of climate change - 9:50am to 10:50am
Adopting a public health approach to tackling climate change
Topic | Presenter | Organisation | Timing |
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Keynote speaker | Ebenezer Laryea | Associate 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 Freshpact | 9.50am to 10.20am |
Panel | Ebenezer Laryea | University of Northampton | 10:20am to 10:50am |
Panel | Pippa Williams | Consultant 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
Topic | Presenter | Organisation | Timing |
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Keynote speaker | Dr Margaret Bates | Head of UK EPR Scheme Administrator, Resources and Waste, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) | 11:10am to 11:40am |
Panel | Dr Margaret Bates | DEFRA, Waste and Packaging and Recycling and OPRL (on-pack recycling labelling) | 11:40am to 12:10pm |
Panel | Michael Bailey | Senior Waste Management Officer - North Northamptonshire Council | |
Panel | Robin Packman | The Green Man, Environmental Consultant | |
Panel | Kerry Leese | Owner 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
Topic | Presenter | Organisation | Timing |
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Keynote speaker | Mark Thomas | Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead, St Peter’s School, Kettering | 12:30pm to 1pm |
Climate Ambassadors Scheme for Schools | Matilda Crane | Regional Hub Manager (East Midlands), Climate Ambassadors Scheme, University of Nottingham | 1pm to 1:20pm |
Panel | Mark Thomas | St Peter’s School, Kettering | 1:20pm to 1:50pm |
Panel | Matilda Crane | University of Nottingham | |
Panel | Marion Turner-Hawes | Glamis Hall, Wellingborough | |
Panel | Jenni Hedges | Rural Officer, Northamptonshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) , and North Northamptonshire Food Network | |
Panel | Nathan Wearn-Hutter | Groundwork, Northamptonshire |
Closing remarks - 1:50pm to 2pm
Topic | Presenter | Organisation |
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Closing remarks | Cllr Harriet Pentland - Executive member for Climate and Green Environment, Chair of EAP Sustainable Communities | North Northamptonshire Council |
Last updated 18 November 2024