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10:10 talks
Regular talks from top environment thinkers, experts and journalists
At 10:10, we're lucky enough to be in touch with people at the forefront of climate politics, journalism, technology, campaigning and communication.
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2 February: Screening of The Island President
Date: 2 February
Time: 6pm
RSVP to: maddy@1010uk.org
Prior to its national release in March, get an exclusive first look at the latest from documentary film-maker Jon Shenk. The Island President tells the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting climate change to preserve his nation, one of the most low-lying countries in the world.
8 December: Mike Berners-Lee
Mike Berners-Lee
Date: 8 December
Time: 6pm
RSVP to: ben@1010uk.org
"Mike Berners-Lee knows more about carbon footprints than anyone else in the UK", wrote one expert in the field. Anyone who has read Mike's book, "How Bad Are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything" can't help but agree.
10 November: Guy Shrubsole
Guy Shrubsole
Date: 10 November
Time: 6pm
RSVP to: harriet@1010uk.org
Guy Shrubsole is Director of Public Interest Research Centre (PIRC), an independent charity whose work is aimed towards building a sustainable society. He helped coordinate PIRC’s Offshore Valuation report (2010) and his research on policies for 10:10 inspired the Lighter Later campaign. He previously worked for the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and New Zealand’s Ministry of Agriculture.
11 Aug: Owen Richards
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Date: 11 Aug
Time: 6pm
RSVP to: ben@1010uk.org
British Embassies around the world have produced some of the best 10:10 results to date! The FCO's UK opperations achieved a terrific 19% carbon saving, coming third in the overall government 10% challenge. How did they do it?
14 April: Climate wise women
Date: Thursday 14th April, 6pm
Speakers: Constance Okollet and Ursula Rakova of Climate Wise Women
Title: Making the global to local connection on climate change
Touring as part of their work for Climate Wise Women, Constance and Ursula present the stories of women leaders from regions already affected by climate change. Using their powerful narratives to bring a human face and voice to this complex issue, Constance and Ursula's experiences connect the dots between seemingly remote climate impacts with the daily realities of the global community.
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