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Oxford Environmental Innovation Forum 2007
3.30-7pm, Friday 9th November 2007, OUCE
Please Note: This webpage covers the Forum held in 2007. For information on our current forum please see our Oxford Environmental Innovation Forum listing.
The aim of this event is to strengthen links between the international graduate student body of the Oxford University Centre for the Environment (OUCE) and Oxford-based organisations at the cutting edge of environmental policy and practice. The event will profile the innovative work going on in Oxford and at the same time provide Oxford-based organisations with an opportunity to engage outstanding young minds in their area of expertise. In addition, we hope it will provide a forum for students to discuss the possibility of conducting their dissertation research in association with Oxford-based groups.
The event will comprise of two parts:
- Speed presentations by each of the 12 participating organisations followed by a chance to meet directly with each organisation.
- A new vision lecture where a leading UK environmentalists will talk about future trends, directions and/or issues in environmental policy. This year the lecture will be given by Graham Wynne Chief Executive of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The title of his talk is "Climate change policy: the invisible consequences".
Event Outline:
| 3.30-4.30 | Speed Presentations by Oxford-based Environmental Organisations (OUCE Lecture Theatre) |
| 4.30-4.45 | Tea (OUCE Common Room) |
| 4.45-5.45 | Meetings with Organisations (OUCE MSc Rm II and Board Room) |
| 6.00-7.00 | New Visions Lecture (OUCE Lecture Theatre) |
| 7.15-8.30 | Drinks Reception |
Organisations Presenting:
With over 10 years of experience in the market, EcoSecurities has grown into one of the world's largest developers and suppliers of emission reductions, for both the compliance and voluntary markets.
Climate Care was set up to tackle climate change by reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. We do this by offsetting - making CO2 reductions on behalf of individuals and companies.
Earthwatch is a diverse community of scientists, educators, students, businesspeople, and resolute explorers who work together to get the fullest benefit from scientific expeditions. In addition to 150 dedicated staff in the United States, England, Australia, and Japan, Earthwatch supports more than 130 scientists each year and builds networks of hundreds of students and teachers.
ERM are committed to providing a service that is consistent, professional and of the highest quality. We deliver innovative solutions for leading business and government clients, assisting them in managing their environmental and related risks.
Oxfam is a development, relief, and campaigning organisation that works with others to overcome poverty and suffering around the world.
SEI is an independent, international research institute specializing in sustainable development and environment issues. It works at local, national, regional and global policy levels.
ProForest is an independent company working with natural resource management and specialising in practical approaches to sustainability.
Acclimatise is a specialist risk management company providing world-class expertise in dealing with climate risks. We bridge the gap between the latest scientific developments and real world decision-making, helping our clients to interpret this knowledge within the context of their own strategies, processes, capabilities and stakeholders.
The Global Canopy Programme is an alliance of 29 scientific institutions in 19 countries, which lead the world in forest canopy research, education and conservation.
Meltwater creates, develops and sustains new business which helps organisations and individuals to reduce their environmental footprint. We proactively bring together potential entrepreneurs and help them to form effective management teams, business plans and financing agreements.
Synergy Global works with companies, governments and NGOs to improve their performance and create positive social change. Our work focuses on the social issues surrounding projects in emerging markets.
Mango exists to help aid agencies and NGOs to work more effectively. We help strengthen their financial management by providing: financial training for NGO staff; finance staff to work with NGOs; publications, including our free Guide; professional networking opportunities; consultancy services.
Best Foot Forward are one of Europe's leading sustainability consultancies specialising in ecological and carbon footprinting. The impacts of climate change and need for carbon reductions are becoming increasingly clear, and Best Foot Forward provide a range of tools and services for carbon accounting.
New Visions Lecture: "Climate change policy: the invisible consequences"
Graham Wynne, chief executive of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). With 1,500 employees, 12,000 volunteers and over 1 million members, the RSPB is the largest environmental charity in Europe. Using birds as an entry point, it is an influential actor in many areas of policy including agriculture, biodiversity, energy, and climate change. As well as maintaining 182 nature reserves in the UK it has recently acquired management rights of forests in Indonesia and Sierra Leone in conjunction with BirdLife International.
Further information
Please contact:
Dr Paul Jepson
School of Geography and the Environment
University of Oxford
OUCE, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QY
Direct Line: +44 (0)1865 275896
Email: paul.jepson@ouce.ox.ac.uk