Saturday 14th September 20:15-21:30 - Promoting & Ensuring Marine Conservation
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Meeting ID: 870 9832 7736
Passcode: 033700
Green Liberal Democrats, Rewilding Britatin, Marine Conservation Society and Blue Marine Foundation
Chaired by Andrew George MP
We will hear from, Marine Conservation Society’s who will introduce their 5 priorities for marine conservation, Rewilding Britain’s vision for community led marine rewilding and its benefits.
Also we will hear from MCS Ocean’s advocate on the impact of sewage pollution and recommendations to address it. And, Blue Marine Foundation’s vision to financing marine conservation and how marine natural capital can secure investment into our coastal communities and ecosystems.
Sunday 15th September 11:30-12:30 - Local Authorities: Championing Sustainable Development
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84368532204?pwd=yZIzBQs4O4o0jJaKuzsctFIwIlitSq.1
Meeting ID: 843 6853 2204
Passcode: 772088
Chair: Zöe Franklin MP, Keynote Speaker: Pippa Heylings MP alongside the panel with:
Annie Pickering - Climate Emergency UK, Bloom Procurement, Chris Hammond (CEO) - UK100
This panel will discuss how we can get local authorities to pull the right levers to accelerate climate and nature action and good climate governance, the three main ones being planning, community engagement and sustainable procurement, with a focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sustainable supply chains, planning infrastructures and developments and climate and biodiversity scorecards.
Another Fringe in which GLD are participating:
Monday 16th September, 18:15 – 19:15, Brighton Centre. Energising a Greener, Fairer Future: The Journey to Net Zero.
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Meeting ID: 870 9832 7736
Passcode: 033700
The panel will explore key questions on Britain’s path to a greener future and net zero under new leadership. How can we maximize green economy opportunities, address skills shortages, supply chain issues, renewable and grid capacity, all whilst decarbonising homes, industries, and vehicles?
Sponsored by Centrica & chaired by the Green Lib Dems.
Chair: Cllr Keith Melton, Chair of Green Liberal Democrats
Speakers: Wera Hobhouse MP, Andy Prendergast, National Secretary, GMB, Cllr Steve Mason, Director, Scope Zero, Tom Pakenham, Commercial Director, Hive