LowCVP fringe meetings on biofuels at party conferences
Sat 15 September 2007
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The LowCVP has organised fringe meetings on the subject 'Biofuels: more good than harm?' at each of the party conferences. The meetings, which are open to the public, will take place on the Tuesday evening (7.30pm) of each conference in venues provided by the 'Climate Clinic'.
The LowCVP has collaborated with around 30 other organisations to create the 'Climate Clinic' for the second year. Member organisations of the 'Clinic' are all closely involved in the mitigation of Climate change. Last year the initiative hosted over 70 meetings and other events, including presentations on the latest climate science by leading members of the scientific community. (For a listing of all this year's events see the adjacent Climate Clinic link.)
The LowCVP events are free and open to all (on a first come, first served basis). Refreshments are also provided. The details are:
Liberal Democrat Conference, Brighton: Tuesday 18 September, 7.30-9pm, Quality Hotel, (Ash Room)
Speakers: Susan Kramer MP, Shadow Transport Secretary; Adam Harrison, WWF; Clare Wenner, Renewable Energy Association; Matt Ware, National Farmers Union; Chair: Greg Archer, LowCVP
Labour Conference, Bournemouth: Tuesday 25 September, 7.30-9pm Punshon Church House, Main Hall
Speakers:Phil Woolas MP, Environment Minister (tbc); Greg Archer, LowCVP; Richard Safford, Home Grown Cereals Authority; Mark Avery, Conservation Director, RSPB; Chair: Juliette Jowit, Transport & Environment Editor, The Observer
Conservative Conference, Blackpool: Tuesday 2 October, 7.30-9pm, Savoy Hotel, Sullivans Suite
Speakers: Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Transport Secretary; Phil New, President, Biofuels, BP; David Pugh, General Manager - BioPower, General Motors; Doug Parr, Chief Scientist, Greenpeace; Chair: Greg Archer, LowCVP
The LowCVP is also coordinating a 'greener vehicle display' at the Labour Party Conference, which will take place directly opposite the Bournemouth Conference Centre.
For more details about any of these events, contact the LowCVP Secretariat. (Secretariat@lowcvp.org.uk or 020 7304 7040)
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