Climate Change - So What? ...the conference!

So what can we do as an individuals, in our communities, as organizations…

A community gathering at the Eden Project on 31st October 2007 (9.00am – 4.30pm), focused on developing local solutions to climate change. This educational, enjoyable, and inspiring day will deal with climate change and what you can practically do to about the coming climate chaos.

The Day will include:
Talks from leading climate change experts (see agenda)

A chance to speak with local groups already beginning to tackle climate change at a community level in Cornwall

An original environmentally themed production from the Cascade Theatre Company

A presentation for the Calor Village of the Year Award

Free organic lunch and coffees

Themed prizes and give-aways

Agenda:
9.00 - Arrivals
9.30 - Climate Cinema
9.45 – Welcome Intro – Tim German (Director - CSEP)
10.00 – So what’s happening then? (Dr Stephan Harrison - CUC/CCRM)
10.30 – So what can I do? (Dr Ashok Sinha – Director Stop Climate Chaos)
10.55 – Make a pledge…
11.10 – So what can we do at work? (Oliver Baines – fmr. Director CRCC)
11.40 – Climate pub quiz
12.00 – Soap boxes: local groups taking action
12.00 – Lovely local lunch
2.00 – Eco-worriers or eco hero’s (Cascade Theatre)
3.00 – So what can I do in my community: Transition Towns (Rob Hopkins – Transition Totnes)
3.30 – Awards for some! (Community Insulation Award, Carol Village of the Year)
4.00 – Summing up (Dr Tony Kendal)
4.30 – Close

Hosted by Community Energy Plus, Cornwall Rural Community Council, Cornwall Interlink; with funding from the Climate Challenge Fund (Defra).