The talk will be given by Mark Thompson, who recently retired from a career in the energy sector.

TItle: Knowledge for the journey - we are where we are!

• A summary of the causes of climate change and the evidence it is man made

• Why this will have impact, what is meant by "runaway mechanisms" and what are the ones of greatest concern

• Where the UK is up to in its efforts "so far" to reduce carbon (including covering carbon budgets and what they mean)

• The role of the Committee on Climate Change and its role in holding government to account on its commitments

• How government decisions are made!

• How to keep positive and develop a perspective that increases your impact 🙂

An overview of the subjects of following talks

We will then do a panel session with 10 minute pitches and Q & As

Then break out sessions to consider our next steps.