NNClimate 24 speakers

Introduction 

Jason Smithers

Welcome and opening introduction

Councillor Jason Smithers

The Leader of North Northamptonshire Council

Cllr Harriet Pentland

Introduction and Expectations for COP29

Councillor Harriet Pentland

Executive Member for Climate and Green Environment, Chair of the EAP Sustainable Communities  
 

Co-host for panel discussions

George Candler

Executive Director of Place and Economy - North Northamptonshire Council

Health effects of climate change - Session 1

Adopting a public health approach to tackling climate change

Ebenezer Laryea

Keynote speaker

Dr 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

Panelist

Dr Pete Sudbury

Deputy Leader of Oxfordshire County Council with Responsibility for Climate Change, Environment & Future Generations

Panelist

Pippa Williams

Consultant in Public Health, Adult Health Improvement, North Northamptonshire Council

Sustainable living - Session 2

The power of the circular economy and sustainable waste management

Margaret Bates

Keynote speaker

Dr Margaret Bates

Head of UK EPR Scheme Administrator, Resources and Waste, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Panelist

Michael Bailey

Senior Waste Management Officer, North Northamptonshire Council

Panelist

Robin Packman

The Green Man, Environmental Consultant

Panelist

Kerry Leese

Owner and Director of Food for Thought Northants LTD (refill retail)

Engaging communities for climate action - Session 3

From grassroots to local impact

Mark Thomas

Keynote speaker

Mark Thomas

Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead, St Peter’s School, Kettering

Matilda Crane

Keynote speaker

Matilda Crane

East Midlands Regional Hub Manager for the Climate Ambassadors Scheme

Panelist

Marion Turner-Hawes

Town Councillor, Wellingborough

Panelist

Jenni Hedges

Rural Officer, Northamptonshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) and North Northamptonshire Food Network

Panelist

Nathan Wearn-Hutter

Green Projects Manager and Climate Lead, Groundwork, Northamptonshire

Last updated 18 November 2024