Join the United Nations Association of the UK (UNA-UK) for a free one-day conference on climate change
'The Climate Challenge: a call to action' will take place from 10am to 4pm
on Saturday, 7 June 2008 at Birmingham Council House, Birmingham, B1 1BB
The conference - to feature expert speakers, interactive workshops and information stalls - will evaluate what solutions are needed at the international, national and local levels if the challenge of climate change is to be met with necessary action. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
..What we'll be discussing
Much is riding on the outcome of United Nations-led negotiations towards a global climate deal. Can a deal be brokered which is both robust and just? How can the UN help vulnerable people adapt to inevitable climate change and build resilience to its effects?
National governments bear responsibility for implementing policies to reduce emissions. What is the UK government doing to promote a shift to a low-carbon, high-growth economy at home? Could it do more to help British business make the necessary changes?
Communities, businesses and individuals, too, need to take responsibility for their practices. How is local government addressing the problem? What steps can businesses take to make their operations more sustainable? What can you do - as a voter and a consumer - to help tackle climate change?
The conference is free and open to all, but subject to capacity. You are urged to register early! You can do so online (click here to be taken to the conference registration form) or by calling the Conference Coordinator at UNA-UK on 020 7766 3448.
The Birmingham event is the first in a series of climate change conferences being funded by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Information about the rest of the series can be found at www.una.org.uk/climate.
The conference is part of the inaugural Birmingham Climate Change Festival. For more information about the festival, click here.
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