March 8th 2011
- The Royal College of Physicians, London
A live debate with The Economist and opinion leaders that looks at how developed countries strive to meet national and international climate change mitigation targets, using exciting technological innovations in the areas of emissions reduction.
A group of 50 stakeholders - senior corporate executives, academia, government, NGOs, pressure groups and energy associations gathered in London, on March 8th, for an interactive and lively debate on a greener Britain.
Exciting technological innovations are happening in the areas of emissions reduction, as developed countries strive to meet national and international climate change mitigation targets. But in the face of an economic slowdown, difficult choices will have to be made.
- Is there a winning technology?
- On what basis should we be making decisions?
- What is the role for carbon tax and subsidy in this?
- And what about public support?
A panel of experts and different stakeholders from government, industry, not for profit and academia met to discuss and debate the merits of technologies such as CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage), Smart Grids, battery charging infrastructure and tidal energy generation among others in creating a greener, more sustainable Britain.
| 18.15 | REGISTRATION |
| 18.30 | CHAIR'S WELCOME Roger Harrabin, Environment Analyst, BBC |
| 18.35 | DEBATE PANELLISTS: Ben Caldecott, Head of UK and EU Policy, Climate Change Capital Geoffrey Carr, Science Editor, The Economist Jason Eis, Head of Strategy, The Carbon Trust David Hone, Senior Group Climate Change Adviser, Shell Julia King, Vice-chancellor, Aston University Doug Parr, Chief Scientific Adviser and Policy Director, Greenpeace UK |
| 19.55 | CHAIR'S SUMMARY Roger Harrabin, Environment Analyst, BBC |
| 20.00 | DRINKS RECEPTION |
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Global energy demand is rising and so are consumer expectations – more people want energy from cleaner sources. At Shell we are unlocking new energy sources and squeezing more from what we have. With others we are finding ways to lower our emissions and helping customers to do the same. In building a better energy future we all have a part to play – let’s go. For further information visit www.shell.co.uk/letsgo |
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