Open Conference -
LOCAL COUNCILS AND THE 25/5 CARBON REDUCTION TARGET

Start: 3 Mar 2007 - 10:30
Why your councils need to set targets and how you can make it happen!

Derby Campaign against Climate Change wants everybody to get their local and county council to adopt the 25/5 target, i.e. 25% reduction of carbon emissions over the next 5 years. Our experience is that it is possible to persuade councils. Our belief is that this should be a key and strategic focus for all climate campaigners.

Saturday 3rd March from 10.30am to 3.30pm
Friends’ Meeting House
St Helens St, Derby, DE1 3GY (next to Radio Derby)

Speakers

Chris Williamson
What can be done by the council?
Labour Party
Leader of Derby City Council

Jonathan Neale
The international perspective
National Campaign against Climate Change
Novelist and historian

Erik Douglas
The Portland Oregon experience
Green Party, from Portland, USA

Peter Robinson
Spreading the Derby experience
Derby Campaign against Climate Change

*Representative from other groups will be invited to report and compare.
*Workshops on ‘What local councils can do to meet their target’.
*Other workshops arising from the interests of attendees.
*Discussion of strategies for developing and strengthening the campaign regionally and nationally.

GENERAL AND BOOKING INFORMATION:

COST: Free entry – donations welcome. Please bring your own sandwiches. Access to a microwave. Hot drinks provided.
PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE by emailing  contact@derbyclimatechange.net or phoning Martin on 01332 558638 or Peter on 07876 595993