Keep Positive & Lets Kick Off Climate Action
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About this event
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.