Presenter: Alex Fintoni (A Greener Future)

In autumn, AGF released a report demonstrating the carbon impact of festivals and the significant impact that food and drink can have alongside transport on an event’s footprint. During this session, the findings from the last 12 months of AGF assessments and carbon footprints will be revealed, including practical measures, biodiversity actions, and policy.

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Moderator: Vikki Chapman (Live Nation UK & Ireland)

Speaker: Clive Phillips (Greenbox Events)

Working with festival heavyweights such as Kendal Calling, Shambala, Love Saves the Day, as well as sports and cultural events all over the UK, Greenbox Events have a wealth of experience in managing event waste and most importantly, pride themselves on site segregation and maximising recycling and composting rates. Don't miss this whistle-stop look at the dos and the don'ts and the best methods and advice for reducing waste and maximising recycling.

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Moderator: Vikki Chapman (Live Nation UK & Ireland)

Speakers: Glenn Lyons (Mott MacDonald / University of West of England)

Nearly half of all brand-new cars sold in the UK last year were petrol- or diesel-powered-only and will remain in our car fleet until the late 2030s. So, is 50% enough? Is the glass half full or half empty when addressing transport decarbonisation? Is the transition rapid or too slow?…

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Moderator: Dr Teresa Moore (A Greener Future)

Speakers: Em Weirdigan (Green Gathering), Jak Hill (Green Gathering), Steve Muggeridge (Green Gathering)

We reveal the findings of new research carried out by The Green Gathering in association with A Greener Future and ask whether green festivals positively influence audience behaviours beyond the festival itself. The presentation includes a case study from the award-winning UK Festival Green Gathering.

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Moderator: Abena Fairweather (Legacy Events)

Speakers: Ellie Kinney (Conflict and Environment Observatory)

More than 5% of global emissions are linked to militaries although countries continue to hide the true scale. But the climate costs of war and militaries can no longer be ignored…

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Moderator: Sangeeta Waldron (Serendipity PR & Media Ltd)

Speakers: Julia Davies (Patriotic Millionaires UK)

The richest 1% are responsible for 16% of global emissions – almost five times more than the whole of the UK events industry. The extremely wealthy, including popstars, sports personalities, music industry moguls etc, are in a prime position to make a difference and stand up for a better future for us all…

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Moderator: Jamal Chalabi (A Greener Future / Backlash Productions)

Speakers: Professor Richard Betts (Met Office), Alexandra von Samson (Safety & Security Consultant), Cara Webster-Whiteside (PreviseEvents)

Extreme weather events are increasing year on year due to climate change, with heatwaves and heavy rainfall being particularly prevalent. Global warming is already at 1.3 degrees C and set to hit 1.5 around 2030…

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