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Climate Clinic is based at:

Baskerville House
Centenary Square
Broad Street
Birmingham
B1 2ND
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Sunday 3th October – Wednesday 6th October

Date
Start
Finish
Location
Details
Sun 03 Oct
12:30
14:00
ICC Hall 8B (in zone, security pass needed)
Fringe:
What are the real threats to Britain’s energy security?
Host:
Greenpeace UK, WWF-UK, NEA, CHPA, UKBCSE, nef, PRASEG and Micropower Council
Speakers:
Rt. Hon Oliver Letwin MP, Minister of State for Policy (Invited); Dr Robert Gross, UK Energy Research Centre; John Sauven, Executive Director, Greenpeace UK; a Business Spokesperson
Sun 03 Oct
18:00
19:15
Climate Clinic@Baskerville House
Fringe:
Greenest Government: priorities for early action
Host:
Green Alliance, WWF-UK, Greenpeace and RSPB
Speakers:
Greg Barker MP, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change; John Sauven, Executive Director, Greenpeace UK ; Emma Howard-Boyd,Head of Socially Responsible Investment - Jupiter Asset Management; DECC Minister; Phillip Lee MP, Member of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee
Chair:
Matthew Spencer, Director, Green Alliance
Description:
Delivering the greenest government ever will require strong and decisive leadership. The benefits to countries who lead the way in low carbon technologies and approaches are great, from energy security to more resilient communities. This government has recognised the need to move from warm words to real action, to secure these benefits and to avoid irreversible climate change. This debate will focus on the new political landscape in relation to climate change and identify priorities for early action. What are the smart options for political leaders and policy makers to drive the transition to a low carbon economy at the same time as building far greater public support? How can politicians best demonstrate the practical and economic benefits of cutting carbon? What should civil society expect to see from ministers and MPs over the next 12 months?
Sun 03 Oct
19:30
21:00
Climate Clinic@Baskerville House
Fringe:
Green Shoots: Low Carbon Growth?
Host:
Greenpeace UK, WWF-UK, NEA, nef, CHPA, PRASEG,UKBCSE and Micropower Council
Speakers:
Rt. Hon Charles Hendry MP (Invited); David Nussbaum, Chief Executive, WWF-UK; A Business Spokesperson
Mon 04 Oct
12:30
14:00
Climate Clinic @ Baskerville House
Fringe:
Will climate change define 21st century global politics?
Host:
Christian Aid and UNICEF
Speakers:
Bernice Lee, Director of Energy, Environment and Development, Chatham House; Loretta Minghella, Director, Christian Aid; Henry Bellingham MP, Foreign Office Minister (invited); Zac Goldsmith MP (invited).
Chair:
Geoffrey Lean, Environment Editor, The Telegraph
Description:
Climate change is an international challenge that needs an international solution. This debate will look at the big picture of the global politics of climate change since Copenhagen, and how we can expect this to play out alongside other, ‘more established’ foreign policy issues such as nuclear proliferation, energy security or trade. Is climate change treated in the same way as more traditional foreign policy issues, and how does it differ? How has the relationship between the old powers of the USA and EU and the new rising powers of China and India changed, and where does this leave the poorest and most vulnerable countries? What are the prospects for achieving a lasting international solution to this most urgent global threat? And can Cameron steer a course to success where others have failed?
Mon 04 Oct
18:00
19:15
Climate Clinic@Baskerville House
Fringe:
Changing Rainforests: Can UK politics protect both species and climate?
Host:
RSPB and WWF-UK
Speakers:
Greg Barker MP, Climate Change Minister; Mark Avery, Director of Conservation, RSPB; David Nussbaum, Chief Executive, WWF-UK
Mon 04 Oct
19:30
20:45
Climate Clinic @ Baskerville House
Fringe:
Microgeneration: Cleaner Energy begins at Home
Host:
Micropower Council
Speakers:
Greg Barker MP, Minister of State for Climate Change; Dave Sowden, Chief Executive, Micropower Council; Consumer Focus speaker
Chair:
Geoffrey Lean, Telegraph, Daily Telegraph
Mon 04 Oct
21:00
23:00
The ICC Castle Fine Arts Gallery (In zone - security pass required)
Fringe:
A Reception with Special Guests
Host:
Climate Clinic and Stop Climate Chaos
Tue 05 Oct
12:30
14:00
Climate Clinic@Baskerville House
Fringe:
Homes fit for the future?
Host:
WWF-UK, NEA, PRASEG, CHPA, UKBCSE and the Micropower Council
Speakers:
Greg Barker, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change; Jenny Saunders, Chief Executive, National Energy Action; Simon McWhirter, Campaign Director, Great British Refurb campaign
Tue 05 Oct
18:00
19:15
Climate Clinic@Baskerville House
Fringe:
Low cost & low carbon – delivering sustainable transport in an age of austerity
Host:
Greener Journeys, Low CVP & Transport Times
Speakers:
Sir Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport; Moir Lockhead CEO FirstGroup; Doug Parr, Chief Scientist and Director of Policy at Greenpeace UK; Edmund King, President of the Automobile Association
Chair:
Professor David Begg, Executive Director, Transport Times
Tue 05 Oct
19:30
19:00
The ICC Marquee 4 (In zone - security pass required)
Fringe:
An "In Conversation" interview with a Senior Conservative Spokesperson
Host:
Climate Clinic
Chair:
Ian Katz, The Guardian (tbc)