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Upcoming Sustainability Partnerships Events
One Million Climate Jobs
Following the example of the Trans Africa Climate Caravan of Hope (www.paja.org), which carried the message of climate justice to the UN talks in Durban, the Campaign Against Climate Change Trade Union Group is organising a Climate Jobs Caravan here in Britain
Based on the Million Climate Jobs report, produced with the help of the CWU, PCS, TSSA & UCU trade unions, the Caravan will highlight how creating climate jobs can help us tackle the twin crises of the economy and climate change
To mark the arrival of the caravan in Lancaster, the Sustainablity Partnership have organised a series of events to be held during the week beginning 21st May 2012
Film Screenings
Venue: Dukes Cinema
Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd May, 7.30pm
Films include:
One Million Climate Jobs Now! – a film made to start the major campaign of the same name of which the Climate Jobs Caravan is a part.
Bulgaria Fracking Victory! – huge demos in Bulgaria force the government to ban the dangerous process of fracking.
100,000 March in Copenhagen - (from 2010) the biggest march for climate justice ever, plus an introduction to the mass movements of the Global South.
Each film night will be followed by an opportunity for discussion.
On the Wednesday evening Shaun Dey, the filmmaker, will be in attendance.
The following events take place on Thursday 24th May 2012:
The One Million Climate Jobs Caravan
Venue: Lancaster Market Square
Time: 10.30 to 4.30pm
Visit the Touring National Climate Jobs Caravan and stalls in Market Square
Climate Jobs Fair
Venue: Lancaster and Morecambe College, Hexagon Theatre
Time: 12-4pm
It will be an opportunity for students to find out about potential jobs and careers in sustainable industries, such as renewable energy, homes & buildings, transport, industry, agriculture and education.
This event is specifically for local businesses who are helping to combat climate change. It will be an opportunity for students to find out about potential jobs and careers in sustainable industries, such as renewable energy, homes & buildings, transport, industry, agriculture and education. There will be representatives from the private, public and voluntary sector as well as education providers who offer courses and training in these areas.
If you are interested in being part of this fantastic event, please contact Serena Mansfield on 01524 36201 or s.mansfield@globallink.org.uk to book your place.
One Million Climate Jobs Public Forum
Venue: Storey Creative Industries Centre, Music Room
Time: 7.30pm
The forum will be introduced by Martin Empson from the National Campaign against Climate Change
For further details please see the One Million Climate Jobs flyer
The following events are run by other organisations but may be of interest to members of the Sustainability Partnership:
Ryelands Park – Come and see designs on the ground
The Ryelands Park Concept Plan project team have organised a couple of events so people in the area can visit the park and have a chat with the designer and the team about the draft plan for the park, actually in the park where it's easier to imagine the opportunities for change and improvement.
On Wednesday 16 May 6-8pm they’re going to tour the park, talking about different areas as we go round.
On Sunday 20 May 2-4pm they’re going to have some fun marking out the designs on the ground.
They’re meeting outside Ryelands House at the entrance for both events - For further information please see the websites www.facebook.com/ryelandspark and www.lancaster.gov.uk/ryelandspark.