Energy Policy Public panel debate and lecture

The Energy Institute unites research across a range of disciplines, drawing on multidisciplinary expertise across Engineering, Science and Social Science. The Institute brings together researchers to build inclusive consortia with a focus on engaging with big initiatives in an open and multidisciplinary manner.​ Through innovative research and collaboration, our goal is to develop real-world solutions to complex socio-technical challenges that result in demonstrable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable growth for the planet, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

University of Nottingham Energy Institute

We are pleased to welcome environmentalist and Founder Director of Forum for the Future, Jonathon Porritt, CBE to give our Public Lecture.
The lecture will be preceded by a panel debate chaired by Professor Paul Ekins, OBE,  Professor of Resources and Environmental Policy Director, UCL Insitute for Sustainable Resources, University College, London around the question:
Is UK Energy Policy fit for Purpose?
The UK energy system is facing unprecedented challenges to ensure the safe, secure and affordable supply of energy for current and future generations while at the same time helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Undoubtedly, its greatest challenge is transitioning to a low carbon economy in a manner that is timely, effective, equitable and ultimately fit for purpose. UK energy research is at the forefront in helping to deliver this vision. While the energy research community has strong links to policymakers, the increasing range and complexity of energy policy and regulatory issues opens the way for research to play an even more crucial role in developing a broad evidence base to inform socially robust policy decisions that will help guide the UK’s transition to a low carbon future.
Programme
16.30    Panel   Debate: Is UK energy policy fit for purpose
17.30    Refreshments
18.00    Evening  Public Lecture Jonathon Porritt, CBE,   environmentalist and founder-director of Forum   for the Future
Introduction by Professor Karen Cox, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Nottingham
 19.15 Close