Details of forthcoming and past Environment and Society forum policy events.
Forthcoming event
Thursday 9 February 2012, 4.30pm to 7.45pm
Policy Seminar and Reception: Navigating the ‘Perfect Storm’: the international challenge of food, water and energy security
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), London, SW7 2AR
Please note that this event is now full and no more places are available.
This is a joint event with WWF-UK.
Chaired by the Government Chief Scientist, Professor Sir John Beddington, this event will explore the international challenge of food, water and energy security in the run up to the United Nations Rio +20 Conference on Sustainable Development.
The interaction between food, water and energy security is one of the most pressing issues for the world, and is especially challenging for developing nations. It is a key theme for both the Society and the field of geography.
4.30pm Registration and refreshments
5.00pm Introduction from the Chair, Sir Professor John Beddington, Government Chief Scientist
Keynote speech: Ivan Lewis MP, Shadow International Development Secretary
Presentations: Dr Sejal Worah, Programmes Director, WWF India and Professor Bill Adams, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge
Panel led discussion, including Miguel Pestana, Vice-President, Global External Affairs at Unilever; Katie Critchlow, BigGreenChange; and Chris Whaley, Head of European and International Co-Ordination Division, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
6.45pm Drinks reception
7.45pm Close
Past events
· Full details of past events
These include details of the day-long 'Perfect Storm' seminar which took place in February 2011 and explored the policy issues concerning the challenge of energy, food and water security, The keynote speaker the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.
Other previous events have focused on topics including water policy, alcohol consumption, health and green spaces, sustainable tourism, and waste.
About the Environment and Society Forum
Policy relevant discussions and conferences
Many vital issues currently placed high on governmental agendas have important geographical dimensions. Geographers, with their knowledge of both social and environmental processes are well placed to contribute to solutions.
The Forum brings together business, research, non-governmental and policy-making communities within a neutral and respected setting.
The Forum's range of events reflect the needs of different audiences: conferences and seminars offer stimulating debate, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities among the wider professional community.
Dinner discussions provide focussed, high level debate for decision-makers, and a mechanism to inform those tasked with policy formulation and implementation.