Sustain Britain Conference 2025

Welcome to the Sustain Britain Conference 2025!

In an era marked by global upheavals and uncertainties, a new and different approach is needed to secure a better future for Britain; one where bold and transformative steps are taken to create a more sustainable society, where communities and businesses are supported and encouraged to produce more for themselves and for their local markets.

This standpoint lies at the heart of Sustain Britain, a movement which believes in enabling communities to become less reliant on international imports and the influence of multinationals by working to put self-reliance – and self-sufficiency – at the heart of communities across the country.

Join us at the Sustain Britain Conference 2025 for an informative day filled with inspiring talks, interactive breakout discussions, and networking opportunities. This FREE event is your opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about sustainability and making a positive impact on Britain's future.

This is your opportunity to discover more about Sustain Britain’s ‘Greenprint for a Sustainable, Independent Britain’, which will be launched at the conference, and how Wiltshire is playing its part in bringing about a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

Learn from eminent speakers including leading environmentalist Jonathon Porritt, renowned environmental speaker Jarvis Smith, Forum for the Future CEO Hannah Pathak, and Sustain Wiltshire's own Nick Ash.

Discover innovative solutions. Learn how landfill sites can be transformed into Super-Middens, creating energy and food production centres. Discover how subterranean workspaces could become the eco-business centres of the future. Find out how affordable and sustainable rental housing in new forest is on the horizon, made possible through Green Halo communities.

Be part of the conversation on how we can work together to create a more sustainable Britain. Whether you're a seasoned professional, have a personal interest in a more self-sufficient future, or you're just starting your sustainable journey, the Sustain Britain Conference has something for everyone.

Reserve your spot today!

Attend the conference and discover how Sustain Britain aims to help communities across the country:

• Reduce exposure to external factors, which has left Britain open to economic instability and rising living costs

• Create more connected, productive caring and engaged communities

• Deliver sustainable change through the adoption of The Sustain Circle

• Revitalise domestic industry

• Make the most of Britain’s natural resources

• Buy local, adopting quality over consumerism

• Enjoy greater social cohesion – delivered through Community Interest Companies

• Adopt Sustainable Anarchy - a necessary tool to prevent bureaucratic inaction

• Deliver affordable and sustainable housing through Green Halo Communities

• Realise food sovereignty

• Benefit from Super Middens and their ability to turn landfills sites into food and energy production centres

• Enhance local employment through innovation and eco-working environments

Discover too the policy changes that Sustain Britain is championing to bring about a more resilient, sustainable society.

Book your FREE Ticket today. Only 100 spaces are available for this thought-provoking conference.

Visit www.sustainbritain.co.uk for more information on Sustain Britain.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

09:00 - 09:25

Arrive for coffee/tea and informal networking

09:30 - 09:55

Welcome

Richard Crapper, Managing Director, Crapper & Sons Ltd

Introduction

‘Sustainability through the eyes of Westminster, and an insight into the Stronger South Cotswold initiative’

Roz Savage MP, South Cotswolds

Overview

Morning Chair Tony Currivan

10:00 - 10:45

‘Unveiling the Greenprint for a Sustainable, Independent Britain’

Nick Ash, Project Director, Sustain Britain

10:50 - 11:25

‘The power of community action: how Sustain Circles have a key part to play in delivering sustainable change’

Jarvis Smith, Eco Warrior and founder of My Green Pod

11.30-11:55

The challenges of creating a network of cycle paths and Active Travel routes for Royal Wootton Bassett – is sustainable anarchy the only way to overcome bureaucratic impairment?’

Dave Knight, Trustee, Royal Wootton Bassett Environment Trust

12:00 - 12:25

‘Sustainability strategy, future trends and systems for driving change across the key areas of food and energy’

Hannah Pathak, CEO of Forum for the Future

12:30 - 13:25

Lunch, networking and an opportunity to purchase Jonathon Porritt’s new book, Love, Anger and Betrayal at a special book signing event

13:30

Intro from afternoon Chair Dave Knight

13:35 - 14:00

'How can we influence government policy to create a more sustainable future for Britain?’

Sir Jonathon Porritt

14:05 - 15:00

Tetbury solution to community waste

Nick Ash, Project Director, Sustain Operations CIC

Putting the Sustain principles into action

• The Sustain Super-Midden

• Progress on the positively pressured greenhouses

• Introducing the SWATC

• Landfill – the future for polymer mining?

• Sustainable Anarchy in action!

• A vision for Wiltshire’s first eco-subterranean business park

Nick Ash, Project Director, Sustain Wiltshire

15:05 - 15:15

Coffee/tea break

15:20 - 15:45

Panel discussion and Q&As

15:50-16.00

Summary of learning, key points and next steps

16:00

Close and departure