NNClimate 24 speakers
Introduction

Welcome and opening introduction
Councillor Jason Smithers
The Leader of North Northamptonshire Council

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

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

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

Keynote speaker
Mark Thomas
Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead, St Peter’s School, Kettering

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