26th November - Find Out About Poole's Response to Climate Change at the PA21 ARM
Are you concerned about climate change, and it's global impacts on biodiversity, the availability of food and fresh water, and how that may affect the policital and economic stability of nations across the globe ? Are you concerned about how it will affect a coastal town with low-lying areas that are vulnerable to coastal flooding ? Whatever your interests, come along to an informative evening to find out what is being done in Poole, and how you can help. There is no entrance fee, and refreshments are free. The keynote speakers are Councillor Don Collier, portfolio-holder for the environment, and Laurie Michaelis, IPCC scientist and Quaker.
New Constitution Available for Review
A new constitution for Poole Agenda 21 has been drafted and is available for review. Click here for a copy. It is our intention that this shall be agreed and ratified at the ARM on 26th November.
What else is happening locally to combat climate change, or to make our lifestyles more sustainable ? Please contact us if you have local news to share, or have a look at the South West Observatory for an update on what's happening in our region.
2008 Events
Climate Change Awareness is at the top of our agenda for this year.
| Event | Date | Details |
| Calverton Energy Conference | 24 - 26 October | Held at the Wessex Water HQ, Bath. |
| PA21 October Meeting | 27 October | 7:30pm, room 133/134 at the Civic Centre. Come to our regular meeting, and this month meet Infenergy, a biodiesel company. |
| East Dorset FoE Meeting | 6 November | Eastcliff United Reform Church Hall, St Swithin’s Road, Bournemouth. 7.45 |
| Broadstone Sustainable Living | 19 November | Come along to Sharlands Hall at the Methodist Church on the Broadway at 7:30 pm to find out how you can help promote sustainable living in Broadstone. |
| PA21 November Meeting | 24 November | 7:30pm, room 133/134 at the Civic Centre. The meeting will be followed by a general discussion on a relevant topic. |
| PA21 Annual Review Meeting (ARM) | 26th November | 7:00 in the Committee Suite at the Civic Centre. |
| CAMPAIGN AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE | 6th December | Joint Poole Agenda 21 and others in a demonstration for change in London's Trafalgar Square. |
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